Our core sectors
Advising some of the world's most innovative businesses means we're widely recognised for our deep expertise in technology, media and communications; life sciences and healthcare; real estate, infrastructure and energy; and Private Wealth. We also have a strong background in other key sectors such as financial services, consumer and industrials.
Advising some of the world's most innovative businesses means we're widely recognised for our deep expertise in technology, media and communications; life sciences and healthcare; real estate, infrastructure and energy; and Private Wealth. We also have a strong background in other key sectors such as financial services, consumer and industrials.
Life sciences and healthcare
Our life sciences and healthcare clients deliver treatments and experiences that enhance lives. We focus on simplifying the complexities of these IP-rich, highly regulated sectors so they can focus on what matters – patients.
Life sciences and healthcare have been part of our DNA for over 30 years. We focus on enabling innovation and guiding clients through the challenges that come with these fast-paced sectors where legal and commercial issues can emerge at any time.
We act for a range of clients from large pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies to digital health and life science start-ups taking their first steps.
We also represent private and institutional investors, advising on financing structures, acquisition strategies and risk portfolios.
We are a firm of choice when it comes to questions about specific areas of life sciences regulation, and how to navigate legal frameworks to support commercial success.
Several of our team members hold advanced degrees in science and have had careers as scientists prior to joining the firm, giving us an added appreciation for the challenges that come with the sector.
The breadth of our experience lets us move quickly, spot emerging trends and threats, and help clients avoid risk and protect their reputation.
We advise clients on:
- regulation and compliance
- M&A and capital markets
- alliances and commercialisation
- IP and brand protection
- data privacy and security
- venture capital
- dispute resolution.
Life sciences and healthcare
Our life sciences and healthcare clients deliver treatments and experiences that enhance lives. We focus on simplifying the complexities of these IP-rich, highly regulated sectors so they can focus on what matters – patients.
Life sciences and healthcare have been part of our DNA for over 30 years. We focus on enabling innovation and guiding clients through the challenges that come with these fast-paced sectors where legal and commercial issues can emerge at any time.
We act for a range of clients from large pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies to digital health and life science start-ups taking their first steps.
We also represent private and institutional investors, advising on financing structures, acquisition strategies and risk portfolios.
We are a firm of choice when it comes to questions about specific areas of life sciences regulation, and how to navigate legal frameworks to support commercial success.
Several of our team members hold advanced degrees in science and have had careers as scientists prior to joining the firm, giving us an added appreciation for the challenges that come with the sector.
The breadth of our experience lets us move quickly, spot emerging trends and threats, and help clients avoid risk and protect their reputation.
We advise clients on:
- regulation and compliance
- M&A and capital markets
- alliances and commercialisation
- IP and brand protection
- data privacy and security
- venture capital
- dispute resolution.
Technology, media and communications
Technology is at the heart of what we do. We're ingrained in the tech, media and communications sectors, and help clients remove legal complexity so they can innovate with confidence.
Our team operate at the heart of these truly global sectors, with a presence in London, Cambridge, San Francisco, Asia, the Middle East, and many of Europe's key tech hubs.
Our clients range from exciting start-ups to global household names in fintech, gaming, ecommerce, and content and platforms. Many have been with us since their inception and value our strategic, commercial and technical advice.
We also act for high-profile investors from prominent early-stage funds and international venture capital firms to corporate investors and sovereign wealth funds.
Working at the forefront of new technologies across the firm means we can make connections other firms can't, reducing risk and protecting our clients' interests. We advise on all areas of corporate and commercial law including:
- M&A
- Venture capital
- IP
- Data protection
- Employment
- Competition
- Disputes and investigations
- Tax.
Private Wealth
Ultra high net worth individuals live international lifestyles. And that means international challenges. We take the complexity out of private wealth, helping clients grow, protect and transfer their wealth, wherever they are.
We have the largest Private Wealth team in the European market and are one of the few international law firms able to provide a holistic service to clients.
We help people manage all aspects of their personal and professional lives, advising on sensitive topics including:
- corporate transactions
- private wealth disputes
- fiscal and succession planning
- reputation management
- real estate
- employment
- immigration.
More than 80% of our client base has connections to more than one jurisdiction, and as a result a substantial proportion of our advice is cross-border in nature.
Real estate, infrastructure and energy
Across the planet, seismic shifts are taking place in how people live, work and travel. We are at an inflexion point which presents major opportunities to design, fund and construct our environments in new and more sustainable ways for the future.
The real estate, and energy and infrastructure sectors have major roles to play in driving forward international policy and supporting investors, developers and funders with the challenges and opportunities that are coming their way.
Through our leading and experienced sector teams, we help our clients to seize the opportunities of this exciting space.
We've helped deliver some of the most iconic buildings and landmark infrastructure projects in the world and been at the forefront of the shift to a more sustainable built environment and energy-efficient future.
We're dedicated to creating a sustainable built environment, innovative infrastructure solutions, and an energy production landscape in which humanity can continue to thrive.
We advise clients on:
- commercial property law
- real estate planning
- corporate/M&A
- finance and project finance
- construction
- disputes and investigations.
Real estate, infrastructure and energy
Across the planet, seismic shifts are taking place in how people live, work and travel. We are at an inflexion point which presents major opportunities to design, fund and construct our environments in new and more sustainable ways for the future.
The real estate, and energy and infrastructure sectors have major roles to play in driving forward international policy and supporting investors, developers and funders with the challenges and opportunities that are coming their way.
Through our leading and experienced sector teams, we help our clients to seize the opportunities of this exciting space.
We've helped deliver some of the most iconic buildings and landmark infrastructure projects in the world and been at the forefront of the shift to a more sustainable built environment and energy-efficient future.
We're dedicated to creating a sustainable built environment, innovative infrastructure solutions, and an energy production landscape in which humanity can continue to thrive.
We advise clients on:
- commercial property law
- real estate planning
- corporate/M&A
- finance and project finance
- construction
- disputes and investigations.