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Our advisers act on domestic and international matters of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.

  • J D Wetherspoon plc

    Advised J D Wetherspoon PLC on its first mainland European franchised outlet, involving the grant of rights for a new location at Alicante Airport, Spain - marking JDW’s entry into the continental European market.

  • J D Wetherspoon plc

    Advised J D Wetherspoon PLC on a major franchising deal with the Papas Group, supporting the launch of up to 15 new franchised JDW sites across the UK.

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    Arbitrator in a Tokyo-seated commercial arbitration governed by the ICC 2021 Arbitration Rules, involving Japanese parties concerning the delayed completion of a photovoltaic power plant situated in Japan.

  • IntReal International Real Estate Kapita

    Advising KINGSTONE Real Estate on behalf of a healthcare real estate special AIF fund on the acquisition of a mixed-use commercial property in Mölln, Schleswig-Holstein.

  • Client confidential

    Acting for a global pharmaceutical company in relation to infringement and invalidity proceedings before the Commercial Court.

  • WIT Fitness Limited, Daniel Williams

    Advised Team WIT on a major multi-year collaboration deal with Icelandic CrossFit Athlete, Sara Ragnheiður Sigmundsdóttir. Through this deal we were able to understand the history and future aims of the brand, the sport itself and the motivations of the athlete, ensuring the successful creation of the ambassador/endorsement agreement.

  • Client confidential

    Advised a French pharmaceutical group in the course of the establishing of a selective distribution scheme in Germany.

  • Liverpool City Council

    Advised Liverpool City Council on the negotiation of a franchise agreement with Accor and a management agreement with Legacy Hotels for the development and operation of a 221 bedroom Novotel branded hotel which is under development as part of the Paddington Village development in Liverpool City Centre.

  • Central England Co-Operative Limited

    Advised a UK company in respect of the potential franchising of its funeral – pre-need and at-need – business in order to enhance service and expansion opportunities.

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    Advised a company engaged in the development and marketing of enterprise content management software on day to day legal matters in respect of procurement and distribution.

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With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.

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Pinsent Masons achieves highest number of Legal 500 UK rankings

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has once again topped the Legal 500 UK rankings, securing both the highest number of overall rankings and the most Tier One rankings.

Pinsent Masons advises EDF power solutions on Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm acquisition

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised long-standing client EDF power solutions on its acquisition of a 33.3% interest in the Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm project from RWE, marking a significant addition to EDF power solutions’ UK offshore wind development portfolio.

Pinsent Masons bolsters Dublin office with new corporate tax partner James Quirke

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has appointed new partner James Quirke to lead its corporate tax team in Dublin.

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