London remains a world leader when it comes to financial and professional services. It is a city that constantly evolves and innovates, putting it at the heart of our global network for our UK and international clients.
From our city based offices we offer a comprehensive service which combines a pre-eminent private wealth practice with a significant business law capacity to support both the complex and simple business needs.
We are committed to providing you with exceptional client service and developing a deep rooted relationship that means we fully understand your needs and are able to respond to them.
Our clients range from large public and privately-held businesses to wealthy individuals, family offices and wealth managers throughout the UK and across the world. They all value the legal skills and commercial awareness we bring to their work and our commitment to exceptional client service.
Strong client-adviser relationships mean trust and cooperation. You will find us approachable in our style but, in delivering depth and technical expertise, we never forget objectivity and rigour. Whether you are an international business, an entrepreneur or high net worth individual, you will find our partners are very hands-on, delivering practical solutions to clients.
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- London office
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- London office
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- London office
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- London office
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- London office
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- London office
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- Cheltenham office
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- London office
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Our thinking
Petra Warrington
The Art Net quotes Petra Warrington on how the Charities Act will impact restitution cases
A new law will give national museums significantly more power to deaccession works and make progress on restitution cases.
Paul McCarthy
Swiss/UK secondments – the basics
A short guide to the key requirements to second workers from Switzerland to the UK and from the UK to Switzerland.
David Gregory
The Mail Online quotes David Gregory on the mini budget and changes to the real estate industry
"This is a step in the right direction, but further support for existing occupiers may be needed..."
Paul Stone
The Financial Times quotes Paul Stone on Ofcom's probe into competition and big tech in the cloud market
"The probe may act as a catalyst for a full-blown market investigation..."
Nick Hurley
Back to the office or quietly quitting?
Quiet quitting is where employees choose to do the minimum amount of work.
Katy Ackroyd
Limitation & the worthwhile test
When does time start to run for deliberate concealment claims? An insight into a Court of Appeal ruling which answers this question.
Paul Stone
Paul Stone provides comment for City AM on the record fine against Google over Android phones
"This decision is a symbolic victory”
Paul Stone
City AM quotes Paul Stone on the lawsuit facing Google re: anticompetitive conduct in the digital advertising market
"the lawsuits are a 'mirror image' of ongoing investigations by the CMA..."
Nick Hurley
FT Ignites Europe quotes Nick Hurley on quiet quitting in the asset management industry
"I cannot see any employers embracing quiet quitting as a concept. Most companies will see it as something to reduce or eliminate"
Jonathan Morley
Jonathan Morley discusses the 'huge growth' in Gloucestershire driven by private capital for SoGlos
"Private investors are watching Gloucestershire closely and willing to invest in its businesses..."
Jamie Cartwright
The Grocer quotes Jamie Cartwright on the Celia Marsh inquest and allergen action
“Natasha’s Law responded to a perceived lack of accessible information on ingredients for consumers on the product itself..."
Cara Imbrailo
London’s role in the growing UK Life Sciences sector
Mark Kildea, Howard de Walden’s Chief Executive and Cara Imrailo discuss Life Sciences opportunities in London
Emma Humphreys
Property Patter: The Notorious ESG?
ESG is everywhere.
Lesley O’Leary
Lesley O'Leary writes for The Law Society Gazette on law firm strategy
‘You need to have a frank discussion about the things that matter to clients’
Melanie Tomlin
Melanie Tomlin explains the measure of damages recoverable in defects claims for Building Magazine
Essential law: Defects, part four
Rachael Davidson
The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme
The aim of the scheme is to help organisations identify energy efficiency savings, to support and increase good energy management.
Aidan Welton
Aidan Welton writes for P3 Pharmacy on property considerations before selling a pharmacy business
There’s lots to consider ahead of time if you’re planning the sale of your pharmacy business...
Melania Constable
Melania Constable writes for Property Week on restructuring in the property sector
It is anticipated this judgment may open the gates to further uptake of RPs in the property sector...
Megan Paul
Megan Paul writes for People Management on how business can help stamp out modern slavery in its supply chains
Stamping out modern slavery: how can HR help?
Matt Foster
Matt Foster and Dhara Shah write for Family Law Journal on child abduction: theory versus reality
Child abduction: theory versus reality