Commercial Contracts

Top tier firm for Commercial Contracts - Legal 500, 2014...

Commercial, IP & Technology
Tom Purton

tom.purton@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3277

Franchising

"Travers Smith's franchising team is commended by clients who say 'their knowledge of our business is excellent; they provide a quality bespoke service'."Chambers UKWe have recently advised:Gaucho Grill on the establishment of a new franchise outlet for...

Commercial, IP & Technology
Tom Purton

tom.purton@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3277

Intellectual Property

"Satisfied sources state, 'not only does [Dan Reavill] know his subject, he is great at minimising costs for the business and is proactive in giving suggestions'..."Chambers UK We have recently advised:Numerous retail clients (such as Cath...

Head of Commercial, IP & Technology
Dan Reavill

dan.reavill@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3260

Joint Ventures

"Tom Purton...'proactively delivers very sensible solutions to difficult and complex questions, with an acute sensitivity to client needs'..."The Legal 500We have recently advised:Pinewood Studios on joint ventures in Germany and the Dominican Republic for film...

Commercial, IP & Technology
Tom Purton

tom.purton@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3277

Media

"Richard Brown... is noted for his 'excellent grasp of the industry'..."The Legal 500We have recently advised:Channel 4 on its DTT multiplex agreements with the BBC and S4C for the successful launch of the Channel Four...

Commercial, IP & Technology
Richard Brown

richard.brown@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3254

Outsourcing

"This team earns praise for its high-quality advice and swift turnaround times... Tom Purton is commended for his solution-oriented approach..."Chambers UK We have recently advised:Metro Bank, on its outsourcing and procurement arrangements (including business process, IT...

Commercial, IP & Technology
Tom Purton

tom.purton@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3277

Technology

"The staff at Travers Smith were supportive and the whole team is pragmatic. They are definitely commercial lawyers as opposed to academic point-scoring lawyers..."Chambers UK We have recently advised:Oracle on software development and coding issuesShazam on ad...

Head of Commercial, IP & Technology
Dan Reavill

dan.reavill@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3260

Credentials

The Team ''Travers Smith LLP is 'very responsive', has 'great industry knowledge' is 'technically great and also very commercial''' Chambers UK 2018 ''Travers Smith is an excellent firm with a talented team of senior lawyers who provide expert,...

Competition Disputes

Travers Smith’s competition disputes group has established a strong reputation in this rapidly growing area. ...

Head of Competition
Nigel Seay

nigel.seay@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3416

Credentials

"Clients report that the lawyers [at Travers Smith LLP] 'understand our business and try to achieve the best outcome from it, working extremely hard, and it feels like they are on our side.' Clients also describe...

Equity Capital Markets

Our Equity Capital Markets work covers initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary issues (including rights issues, open offers, vendor placings and capitalisations) and related matters (including block trades, capital reorganisations, share buy-backs and demergers)....

Head of Corporate Finance
Neal Watson

neal.watson@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3250

US Securities Law Group

Composed of US practitioners with extensive experience in the international capital markets, the US Securities Law Group has become an integral part of our Corporate Finance practice, assisting in transactions involving private placements of securities...

ECM and US Securities Law Group
Dan McNamee

dan.mcnamee@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3492

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Many clients involved in a dispute look for a firm that is tough and prepared for a fight. Travers Smith certainly falls into that category. ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Arbitration

The emphasis of our commercial arbitration practice is on disputes with an international element, particularly for foreign clients. ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Banking Disputes

For a great many years we have acted for a range of banks, brokers, fund managers and other participants in the financial services industry and have very extensive experience of all of the sorts of...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Civil Fraud

We have extensive experience of fraud claims both in the domestic and international context, many of them arising from major corporate collapses associated with potentially fraudulent accounting and other irregularities. ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Commercial Disputes

We regularly represent clients in most courts in England, including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Competition Disputes

Travers Smith’s competition disputes group has established a strong reputation in this rapidly growing area....

Head of Competition
Nigel Seay

nigel.seay@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3416

Insolvency Disputes

We have considerable experience in contentious insolvency matters arising out of or in connection with the full range of English insolvency procedures. ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Insurance-related Disputes

We have substantial experience in insurance matters, usually acting for claimants.  ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Pensions Disputes

The successful resolution of pensions disputes requires expertise in the complex technical rules which apply to pension schemes, a deep understanding of how schemes operate in practice and specialist litigation expertise.  ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Professional Negligence

We handle a wide range of professional negligence claims, acting both for claimants and defendants on a regular basis.  ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Property Disputes

Our contentious property practice complements that of our Real Estate, Finance and Construction groups, with their particular focus on top-quality development and investment work and property financing transactions. ...

Head of Dispute Resolution
Rob Fell

robert.fell@traverssmith.com
+44(0)20 7295 3292

Regulatory Investigations

Our Regulatory Investigations group, comprising members of our Financial Services and Markets and Dispute Resolution teams, is made up of leading experts in regulatory investigations, enforcement action and disciplinary proceedings. ...

Financial Services & Markets
Jane Tuckley

jane.tuckley@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3238

Credentials

Robert Fell is a "user-friendly, thorough and responsive" solicitor, he “…is very impressive, very smooth and attracts a great deal of confidence from clients".Chambers UK, 2017Stephen Paget-Brown is a "technically able," seasoned litigator with deep...

Advisory / Strategic

We advise our clients on their day-to-day employment issues covering a broad range of topics. ...

Head of Employment
Ed Mills

ed.mills@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3424

Employment Disputes

We are used to handling contentious work such as injunctions and claims in the courts and the full range of Employment Tribunal matters. ...

Head of Employment
Ed Mills

ed.mills@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3424

Corporate Transactions / Outsourcing

We work alongside our corporate colleagues on mergers and acquisitions dealing with the specialist employment issues. ...

Head of Employment
Ed Mills

ed.mills@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3424

Training & Updates

As employment law changes faster than many other areas of law, we recognise that our clients need to keep up to date without being overwhelmed by unnecessary detail and paperwork. ...

Head of Employment
Ed Mills

ed.mills@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3424

International

For some global businesses the "one-stop shop" approach is the correct one. However, this does not always make sense for a client who wants the best employment advice in every jurisdiction. ...

Head of Employment
Ed Mills

ed.mills@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3424

Credentials

The 'highly commercially aware' Siân Keall advises clients on the full complement of employment and immigration matters.Chambers UK, 2013The 'pragmatic' Ed Mills gives clients advice that is 'grounded and realistic,' sources say.Chambers UK, 2013Travers Smith LLP is consistently rated as ‘excellent’ by...

Regulatory & Risk Management

We have a long history of helping clients effectively manage their compliance challenges and wider commercial and reputational risks. ...

Head of the Operational Risk Group
Doug Bryden

douglas.bryden@traverssmith.com
+ 44 (0)20 7295 3205

Product Stewardship & Trade

As supply chains globalise and become more complex it is increasingly important to manage product compliance and liability. ...

Transactions & Projects

Our Environment & Safety Law Group is one of the most experienced transaction teams in the UK. Our aim is to help you understand and manage the risks, not simply find them....

Head of the Operational Risk Group
Doug Bryden

douglas.bryden@traverssmith.com
+ 44 (0)20 7295 3205

Litigation & Regulatory Defence

On nuisance, complex environmental indemnity claims or large multi-claimant exposure or product liability cases, our team, with the support from the firm's award winning Dispute Resolution Department, has the expertise to help clients successfully overcome...

Head of the Operational Risk Group
Doug Bryden

douglas.bryden@traverssmith.com
+ 44 (0)20 7295 3205

Credentials

It receives extensive client praise for its responsiveness, a group of bright lawyers and for providing 'sound practical advice.'Chambers UK, 2013Douglas Bryden is lauded for his intellectual strength as well as his 'commercial acumen, clear drive and...

Derivatives & Structured Products

Our Derivatives and Structured Products Group has an extensive track record in derivatives and structured finance products. ...

Finance
Peter Hughes

peter.hughes@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3377

Financial Institutions Lending

Our Financial Institutions Lending Group is best known for its skills and experience on complex and highly structured transactions. ...

Finance
Charles Bischoff

charles.bischoff@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3378

Fund Finance Group

Our Fund Finance Group combines expertise from both our market-leading fund formation and finance practices....

Finance
Danny Peel

daniel.peel@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3441

Leveraged Finance

Our track record in relation to acquisition and bid finance is exceptional....

Head of Finance
Matthew Ayre

matthew.ayre@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3295

Real Estate Finance

The Finance Group is a leader in the field of Real Estate Finance....

Finance
Danny Peel

daniel.peel@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3441

Refinancings & Corporate Facilities

Members of the Finance Group are well-versed in refinancings and corporate facilities and have extensive experience in acting for borrowers and lenders. ...

Head of Finance
Matthew Ayre

matthew.ayre@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3295

Restructuring & Insolvency

Our Restructuring & Insolvency department is a recognised leader in the field....

Finance
Peter Hughes

peter.hughes@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3377

Credentials

"It's not just one person, it's a really strong team – they are very professional, very personal and with good transactional experience." Chambers UK, 2018 Banking & Finance "They're incredibly commercial and interested in getting a deal...

Payments Law Group

Few areas of the financial services industry are as important or as dynamic as payment services - efficient and reliable exchanges of value are integral to the continuing success and competitive edge of highly-developed economies....

Financial Services & Markets
Mark Evans

mark.evans@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3351

Regulatory Investigations

Our Regulatory Investigations group, comprising members of our Financial Services and Markets and Dispute Resolution teams, is made up of leading experts in regulatory investigations, enforcement action and disciplinary proceedings....

Financial Services & Markets
Jane Tuckley

jane.tuckley@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3238

Credentials

The Travers Smith financial services advisory group is a 'key regulatory practice' in the non-contentious field. It has 'invested heavily' in making itself a leading contender in the area, with an especially strong practice in the alternative funds...

Credentials

Elissavet Grout is known for her "pragmatic style" as well as her ability to "explain share options in a very simple way." Sources also praise her client service and note her commercial approach.Chambers UK, 2016"The standard of support...

Private Funds

Our Private Funds practice covers a wide range of alternative investment fund structures with particular focus on private equity, real estate, infrastructure debt and hedge funds. ...

Head of Investment Funds
Sam Kay

samuel.kay@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3334

Listed Funds

Our Listed Funds practice is a full service practice, servicing the cradle-to-grave needs of all London-listed investment funds, their managers and their financial sponsors. ...

Head of Investment Funds
Sam Kay

samuel.kay@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3334

Retail Funds

We act for clients on both the establishment of UCITS funds and on a broad range of regulatory, marketing, distribution, investment and operational issues arising for clients operating retail, regulated funds. ...

Head of Investment Funds
Sam Kay

samuel.kay@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3334

Management Advisory Group

Our market leading Management Advisory Group advises management teams on the commercial and tax aspects of buyouts, restructuring transactions and equity incentive arrangements....

Senior Partner
Chris Hale

chris.hale@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3263

Portfolio Group

We have a dedicated team of private equity lawyers whose primary focus is advising private equity portfolio companies.  The Portfolio Group is part of Travers Smith's wider private equity practice.   ...

Private Equity
Emma Havas

emma.havas@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3294

Private Equity

With a peerless offering in UK private equity transactions, our tax team has extensive experience on the full range of private equity deals....

Head of Tax
Simon Skinner

simon.skinner@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3242

Corporate Transactions & Commercial Agreements

We advise on all tax aspects of corporate life, from commercial agreements through to corporate transactions in the form of mergers and acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, reorganisations, reconstructions, capital issues, flotations and corporate recovery. ...

Head of Tax
Simon Skinner

simon.skinner@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3242

Funds

We advise on the structuring of private equity funds, hedge funds and real estate funds to maximise their tax efficiency for investors and managers....

Head of Tax
Simon Skinner

simon.skinner@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3242

Property Transactions

We advise on all tax aspects of property transactions, including property development, investment, joint ventures and property investment fund structuring....

Head of Tax
Simon Skinner

simon.skinner@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3242

Finance & Securities

We advise on tax aspects of financing and securities transactions and have particular expertise on UK/US cross-border insolvency-related tax issues....

Head of Tax
Simon Skinner

simon.skinner@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3242

Tax Investigations & Litigation

Our aim is not to litigate but to settle claims as effectively, efficiently and rapidly as possible....

Head of Tax
Simon Skinner

simon.skinner@traverssmith.com
+44 (0)20 7295 3242

Credentials

Owing to the firm’s reputation in the private equity space, Travers Smith LLP’s ‘always responsive and knowledgeable’ tax team acts on a diverse range of transactions, including Bridgepoint’s £250m acquisition of restaurant chains ASK Italian...