We provide transaction support to senior (including stretched senior and unitranche) and junior (including second lien, mezzanine and holdco PIK) loan financing parties and investors, and to a wide range of private equity houses, management teams and corporate borrowers in relation to business acquisitions, recapitalisations, management buyouts and refinancings. In...

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 are a leading legal adviser in the mid-market for mergers, acquisitions and takeovers of publicly listed companies. Our team advises UK and international organisations on all aspects of buying and selling public and private companies and businesses. Many of these transactions are cross-border and span a range of industry...

Our patent specialists cover the full range of technologies with particular expertise in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, semiconductors, mobile telephony, electrical engineering and computer-implemented inventions. We have acted in leading patent infringement cases, which have shaped the law. We have helped leading technology companies manage and enforce their patent rights...

We help businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors set up joint ventures, allowing our clients to enter or expand into new markets, develop new products or reinforce relationships between suppliers and customers. We are experienced advisers on transactions involving both local alliances and international joint ventures, together...

Marketing is a key activity for any business, but get it wrong and the penalties and reputation damage can be enormous. Unlike most firms, we have a dedicated team focusing exclusively on advertising, marketing, adtech and media issues. In fact, our bench of advertising law specialists across our international offices...

Payments play a central role in everyday life. We all make them, and they are fundamental to any business’s operations. Our payments team is one of the most experienced legal teams working in this industry and is recognised by legal directories and commentators as market-leading. We advise clients who interact...

Technology contracts can be daunting. We can leverage our extensive international experience and deeply-embedded sector insight to help you navigate the complexity and avoid the pitfalls. Our dedicated team includes many market-leading practitioners who have enjoyed significant periods working in-house within the TMT industries, providing an invaluable view on how...