Knowledge that
works together.

Support for corporate operations and commercial relationships, with agreements that clearly allocate rights, obligations and risk.

• Corporate agreements and constitutional documents
• Supply, distribution and services agreements
• Shareholder entry and exit, joint ventures
• Negotiation and out-of-court settlements

Litigation strategy for contractual and property disputes, claims and damages, informed by a thorough assessment of evidence and opportunities for resolution.

• Claims, objections and appeals
• Interim relief and provisional protection
• Enforcement and defence against enforcement measures
• Lease, inheritance and family disputes

Support in dealings with public authorities, tax disputes and investigations, from administrative proceedings through judicial protection.

• Administrative and mandatory pre-court appeals
• Judicial review and interim suspension
• Tax audits and assessments
• Disciplinary proceedings and administrative sanctions

Defence and representation in criminal matters, with careful preparation from the earliest stages of an investigation and attention to related civil and administrative issues.

• Preliminary examinations and investigations
• Written submissions, explanations and defence statements
• Court representation and appeals
• Economic, tax and professional matters

Advice and representation for providers in a complex regulatory environment, grounded in the technical and commercial operation of their services.

• Consultations and regulatory strategy
• Provider agreements and electronic communications services
• Representation before independent authorities
• Challenges to administrative decisions and sanctions

Legal support for the acquisition, development and use of property, as well as disputes arising from the related transactions.

• Legal due diligence and transfer agreements
• Commercial and residential leases
• Construction contracts and project delivery
• Planning and land-registration matters

Support for shipping, shipyard and petroleum businesses, coordinating contractual, contentious and insurance-related issues.

• Vessels, tugs and ship-repair operations
• Vessel arrests and cross-border disputes
• Fuel supply agreements and commercial claims
• Coordination with insurers and foreign counsel