Managing Partner — London (Holborn Gate)

About the office and leadership role

Our London office at Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH, operates as a central hub for coordinating cross-border matters across the firm’s global network. The managing partner in London provides leadership across client relationship management, governance, strategic business development and the integration of regulatory, transactional and dispute-resolution workstreams. The role emphasises high‑level coordination with sector teams (finance, energy, real estate, technology and disputes) and with overseas offices to deliver cohesive client service.

Key practice areas and client focus

The London office commonly advises on complex matters rooted in English law and international law that require specialist teams across capital markets, corporate M&A, banking and finance, infrastructure and projects, intellectual property and commercial litigation or arbitration. Work often involves multi‑jurisdictional coordination, secondments, and collaboration with local counsel in other systems. Clients are typically corporate entities, financial institutions and sponsors using London as a dispute, funding or transaction centre.

Working with the firm from London — what to expect

Clients working with the London managing partner and broader office should expect governance-driven project management, clear allocation of responsibilities across specialist teams, and documented escalation routes for commercial or regulatory issues. Emphasis is placed on:

• Practical commercial advice aligned with client timelines and risk tolerances;
• Coordination of cross-border counsel and local regulatory inputs;
• Early identification of contentious issues and proportional budgeting;
• Regular reporting and senior escalation where strategic decisions are required.

Practical checklist for instructing the firm

1. Confirm the primary English‑law issues and any foreign law elements (identify jurisdictions).
2. Provide key documents and a short chronology to enable rapid scoping.
3. Set preferred timelines, budget parameters and decision‑makers for escalation.
4. Identify regulatory authorities or filings that may affect strategy (e.g. FCA, CMA).
5. Agree points of contact for cross‑border coordination and data transfer/security expectations.

Jurisdiction and sources

This page focuses on matters governed by the law of England and Wales. For statutory, regulatory and procedural guidance consult the following official sources:

• GOV.UK — central government guidance and public registers
• legislation.gov.uk — UK statutes and statutory instruments
• Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) — regulation affecting solicitors in England and Wales
• The Law Society of England and Wales — professional guidance and practice notes

Note: Scotland and Northern Ireland are separate legal jurisdictions; practitioners should consult the Law Society of Scotland or relevant Northern Ireland bodies where applicable.

General information only; not legal advice and not a substitute for advice on a particular matter.