The damage that a highly-publicised employment claim can cause to the goodwill of a business should never be underestimated. Our specialist employment team can help you manage, and ultimately avoid, high-risk employment claims. We can help you avoid executive and shareholder embarrassment, potential negative effects on recruitment and retention, potential...

Failing to comply with competition law can have severe implications. Restrictions, and even the contracts themselves, may be void and unenforceable. Fines of up to 10% of annual group turnover can be imposed. Injured parties can seek compensation and, in many countries, there is even the threat of personal penalties...

We help organisations in the UK and globally operate modern flexible workforces. In this era of increased global interest in progressive and ever-changing styles of workforce and contract labour, we are experts on managing labour law, tax and regulatory risk. We regularly support clients on international staffing, managed service provision...

Specialist lawyers for all aspects of brands, trade marks and designs, including brand clearance, global portfolio management, licensing and enforcement.

To make your IP work as hard as possible for your business, you need the very best advice when you develop and exploit it – whether that involves partnering, acquisition or licensing. Our IP specialists ensure that you secure the rights you need to develop your business and extract maximum...

Our clients rely on our straightforward and commercial advice to help them to make the most of their estate. We assist corporate clients throughout the lifecycle of their occupation, from establishing new premises, through lease renewal negotiations, to lease breaks, property disposal and relocation. We can help with the day-to-day...

International planning regimes are complex, political and often do not align naturally with the needs of business. Regulation and procedures limit business opportunities in real estate development and infrastructure planning, and by control through environmental compliance. We advise on nationally important infrastructure projects, such as energy generation and strategic transport...

Our lawyers advise on all types of outsourcing, including offshoring and nearshoring, one-off and framework procurements and collaborative sourcing. We can also provide you with the right advice to bring services back in-house successfully by re-negotiating and 'insourcing' your outsourcing agreements, as well as second-generation outsourcing. Our advice is designed...

Specialist advice for PPP/PFI arrangements and handbacks Public sector entities require procurements to be economic, expeditious and efficient; funders focus on preserving future income streams, while making sure that borrowers adopt sensible risk-transfer strategies; and the supply chain looks for contract revenue on reasonable commercial terms. Our lawyers understand all...