Commercial lawyers
Our experienced commercial lawyers will ensure that you are getting the most out of your commercial law negotiations and contracts. We’ll include protections, which are tailored to the needs of your business, to reflect how your business operates in practice and manage your legal risk effectively.
We represent a wide range of clients, from startups to well-known brands, both in the UK and internationally. Our commercial law firm expertise covers key sectors including:
- construction and real estate,
- energy and infrastructure,
- financial services and insurance,
- manufacturing and industrials,
- retail, consumer and logistics, and
- technology.
We are a full-service commercial law firm. Whether you are engaged in a business transformation project or putting a business as usual agreement in place we can support you on a wide range of commercial contracts.
Commercial law services
Amongst our many commerical law services, we have the know-how to help with:
- supply,
- manufacturing and logistics,
- joint ventures and collaborations,
- complex digital and sourcing,
- agency and distribution,
- franchising,
- international trade and commerce,
- antitrust and competition law, and
- consumer and e-commerce.
Our commercial lawyers include experts in data protection law, antitrust and competition law, and other forms of regulation applicable to commercial contracts meaning you can be assured that your agreements will balance your commercial objectives with adherence to the relevant regulatory requirements.
This diverse experience enables us to provide targeted legal advice across various industries.
Most importantly, we forge strong relationships with our clients, guiding you to the right solution with ease and confidence.
Featured experience
A European manufacturer
Advised on the digital transformation and e-commerce arrangements with resellers on partnerships aimed at supplying car parts direct to the public.
A financial service provider
Advising on the co-branding of a credit card partnership between two leading financial services brands. We advised on the contractual arrangement and IP issues and negotiated the agreement on behalf of our client.
A leading food brand
Advising on various long term complex distribution agreements involving multiple parties, including regulatory advice.
A logistics and warehousing provider
Advised a logistics company on the structuring of its arrangements. This included warehousing arrangements and competition law advice.
Related expertise
Key contacts
Richard Nicholas
Partner
Emma Roake
Partner
Cat Driscoll
Partner
Jeanne Kelly
Partner
Nick Smee
Partner
Alex Mason
Partner
Joe Davis
Senior Associate
Rowan Armstrong
Partner
Kulpreet Virdi
Senior Associate
Duncan McMeekin
Legal Director
Testimonials
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