Herbert Smith Freehills LLP

Using a multidisciplinary approach to partnership law by incorporating its disputes, corporate, employment, and regulatory practices, the partnerships and LLP group at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP is proficient in handling a range of contentious and non-contentious matters including exits, structures, mergers, and disposals, as well as joint ventures and ESG matters. The team predominantly represents clients from the legal and financial services sectors and with its cross-border capabilities and breadth of expertise, has gathered an impressive and growing client roster. Co-leading the department are Malcolm Lombers and Alan Watts – Lombers is adept in advising global consultancies, law firms, hedge funds, and asset managers on international partnership issues, while Watts is instructed by hedge funds, global law firms, and real estate organisations on disputes. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Tim Leaver who is noted for his prowess in contentious, non-contentious, and advisory matters. He frequently leads on setting up LLPs, team moves, and investigations. Nick Wright stands out for his experience acting before the Employment Tribunal and the High Court in partnership disputes, as well as handling transactions, investigations, and outsourcings.