Practice
Our London office at Holborn Gate, 330 High Holborn, London, WC1V 7QH, provides cross‑disciplinary legal advice across corporate, commercial, real estate, infrastructure & energy, and healthcare & life sciences matters. We act for international corporates, sponsors, investors and public sector bodies on transactions, regulatory matters and disputes, with England and Wales as the primary jurisdiction for advice and dispute resolution.
Core capabilities
We advise on:
- Corporate transactions: M&A, joint ventures, reorganisations and private equity exits with cross‑border structuring and local execution in England and Wales.
- Commercial contracts and supply chains: complex negotiated agreements, distribution and licensing, and bespoke commercial risk allocation for international trade.
- Real estate, infrastructure & energy: acquisitions, development and financing of commercial property, project delivery, utilities regulation and energy transition matters.
- Healthcare, life sciences & chemicals: regulatory compliance, commercialisation, R&D collaborations and supply issues for pharmaceuticals, devices and chemicals subject to UK rules.
- Dispute resolution and enforcement: commercial litigation, arbitration and insolvency-related work in England and Wales and coordination with overseas procedures.
How we work with international clients
We combine UK‑market technical capability with an international perspective. Typical instructions involve:
- Project scoping and jurisdictional strategy: advise on choice of law, dispute forum and regulatory pathways.
- Co-ordinated multi‑jurisdictional execution: deliverables mapped to closing milestones with local counsel relationships where required.
- Regulatory engagement and risk management: pre‑transaction due diligence and post‑transaction compliance programmes tailored to England & Wales requirements.
Practical checklist
- Identify the primary governing law and dispute resolution forum early (England & Wales recommended for predictability).
- Confirm ownership and title (land registry searches for property; Companies House checks for corporate counterparties).
- Map regulatory approvals required (planning, utilities, healthcare regulators) and timeline dependencies.
- Secure key commercial protections: limitation of liability, indemnities, termination rights, and escrow or completion holdbacks.
- Consider dispute mitigation tools: ISDA/LCIA rules, ADR clauses, and enforcement strategy across relevant jurisdictions.
Jurisdiction and sources
- GOV.UK – central source for UK government guidance and public notices.
- Legislation.gov.uk – statutory materials for England and Wales.
- Companies House – company registration and filing information.
- HM Land Registry – registered title and property information.
- Solicitors Regulation Authority – regulatory guidance relevant to legal practice in England and Wales.
General information only; not legal advice and not a substitute for advice on a particular matter.