Our advisers act on domestic and international projects of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names across this diverse sector. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and legal disciplines.
Advised Porsche Cars Great Britain Limited a leading automotive distributor on the grant of a new 15-year lease involving property works in Didcot.
Representing a defendant in the Second Wave Trucks follow on damages claims before the CAT. These coordinated proceedings arise from the EU Commission’s infringement decision against truck manufacturers and form part of wider EU litigation across multiple jurisdictions. The UK claims are case managed together and are expected to conclude in a 12 week trial scheduled for autumn 2026.
Advising a Chinese battery manufacturer on the complete closure of its German operations. This includes managing the mass dismissal notification process, securing approval from authorities for employees with special dismissal protection, and representing the company in settlement negotiations and litigation, including unfair dismissal proceedings.
Advises a leading vehicle manufacturer on data protection for connected vehicles and robots, including voice assistants and remote diagnostics. Covers data sharing under the EU Data Act, law enforcement access, NIS 2 compliance across jurisdictions, and applicability of the UK PSTI Act.
Over the last 9 months advised over 30 clients as they prepared for the new fraud requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act coming into force. Supporting risk assessment, helping with training and policy developments, as well as fine tuning compliance programmes to accommodate the requirements of the new Act.
Advised a European battery manufacturer on €2bn fundraising for two France-based projects under the France 2030 plan, prioritising recyclability and sustainability. Drafted and negotiated full supply chain contracts and policy documents to ensure a sustainable end-to-end supply chain aligned with EU energy transition goals.
Advised a major automotive manufacturer, on a wide range of commercial agreements including framework agreements, statements of work, NDAs, and service contracts across digital, property, and technology projects under a long-term retainer.
Advised BP on the large-scale rollout of electric vehicle charging points at retail premises across Northern Ireland.
Advised Clarios on its investment in Swedish start-up Altris as part of a SEK 150 million Series B1 financing round.
Advised a manufacturing company on a series of business M&A transactions in Australia.
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Global Sector Head for Technology, Science and Industry
EmailDavid is our Sector Head for Technology, Science and Industry and leads our global offering to clients in these sectors. He is recognised as a market leader in technology and privacy litigation, having acted in some of the most complex and groundbreaking litigation in the tech space.
Partner, Head of Diversified Industrials
EmailStephan advises German and international companies in commercial, intellectual property & data protection, data access (EU Data Act) and information technology law matters, with a particular focus on the automotive and IT sectors. Stephan’s clients are often based in the US, Asia and the Middle East.
Partner
EmailLaura specialises in commercial law and advises businesses on a wide range of supply chain projects, including business critical, strategic outsourcing contracts.
Partner, Head of Office, Manchester
EmailNeil specialises exclusively in employment law and leads the Employment & Incentives team in Manchester.
Partner
EmailVirginia has in-depth experience on contentious and non contentious intellectual property and unfair competition matters, with a strong focus on pan-European patent litigation in an extensive range of sectors.
Legal Director
EmailChris is an experienced litigator supporting the litigation and regulatory team, delivering training and other knowledge support to clients and colleagues, and advising clients on complex contract disputes.
Partner
EmailSean specialises in corporate regulatory affairs with an expertise in health and safety matters.
Partner
EmailLauro is a specialist in data protection and digital regulation, advising digital platforms, media publishers, and IoT companies. His practice includes strategic product guidance and regulatory engagement, tackling complex issues like profiling, AI compliance, biometric data processing, and online child safety.
Partner, Co-Head of Projects, EMEA
EmailPete specialises in cleantech and renewable energy projects, with particular focus on decentralised power, energy storage, water neutrality and e-mobility. He is a key part of our Garden Communities Team and advises on net zero achievement and water solutions for Garden Communities across the UK.
Orbital has built specific workflows for Scottish commercial real estate work, built around Scots Law and Scottish real estate practice
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Penta Real Estate on its investment into a landmark £230 million-plus joint venture with Staycity Group and advised the joint venture on the financing arrangements for the development, which will deliver a 350-room Wilde aparthotel in the heart of London's Farringdon district.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised manufacturing companies PROXMUS and Promus on the sale of their businesses to CGH Innovation, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel tanks and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm headquartered in Miami.
David Barker
Global Sector Head for Technology, Science and Industry