The UK's Leading Lawyers for Professional Practices

The law firm that professional practices depend on

Professional service firms have their own unique requirements and challenges. We have a team of specialists dedicated to this sector which has led in the area for over 30 years. We are recognised as the market leading advisers to both UK based and international professional service firms.  We are the only City based law firm to do this with a dedicated and growing practice group. Our client relationships include businesses from all sectors including: 

  • Law firms 
  • Accountancy firms 
  • Surveyors 
  • Patent and trademark attorneys 
  • Hedge funds 
  • Insurance brokers
  • Private equity houses
  • Wealth management firms 
  • Actuaries
  • Architects
  • Construction and engineering consultancies

Share Print

A few quick facts

ONLY

1st

30+

#1

Dedicated practice
group

LLPs

Years

Ranked





The only city based law firm to have a dedicated practice group for professional practices and truly to understand the human dynamics of advising professional firms.

Advised the first accountancy and law firms to adopt LLP status in the UK

30+ years of experience

Tier 1 in Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for over 11 years.

ONLY

1st

Dedicated practice
group

LLPs



The only city based law firm to have a dedicated practice group for professional practices and truly to understand the human dynamics of advising professional firms.

Advised the first accountancy and law firms to adopt LLP status in the UK

30+

#1

Years

Ranked



30+ years of experience

Tier 1 in Chambers UK and The Legal 500 for over 11 years.

Advising professional practices

We are the original trusted advisors, and work with senior management, boards, finance and legal teams around the world to help successfully solve complex and sensitive business issues. The quality of our service is based on a full understanding of our clients' objectives, deep market knowledge and absolute discretion. 

Advisory

We assist our clients both in the UK and internationally to further their businesses through partnership and LLP agreements, profit sharing, governance and strategy, and organising the creation of company structures and international network structures whether through the Swiss Verein or company limited by guarantee.  

Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP)

We were involved in the development of UK LLP legislation and since 2000 have advised firms in all sectors on the adoption and evolution of the LLP model. 

Partner Matters and Investigations

We are specialists in managing sensitive partner matters such as reappraisal of equity membership, team moves, expulsions and restrictive covenant disputes as well as disciplinary and regulatory investigations. 

Contentious Matters

We are regularly instructed to secure settlements and resolutions of the most difficult contentious issues involving partners and teams, avoiding the need for unnecessary litigation and operating with the utmost discretion. 

Market Leadership

We have led the way on the adoption of LLP structures in corporate groups and joint ventures and work with the leading accountants, tax advisers and financiers on these issues. We have been involved from the outset in the changes to the legal sector since the advent of third-party investment and alternative business structures under the Legal Services Act 2007, have a deep understanding of SRA and other professional firm regulation.  

Resources