In-House Counsel

Compliance & Risk

As legislation and regulations evolve, it is crucial to understand how compliance intersects with your commercial priorities. We advise corporates and in-house legal teams on critical matters ranging from regulatory compliance, audits and culture reviews to corporate governance frameworks and the use of AI. We also provide a wide range of training programmes developed especially for GCs and their teams.

Data Protection, Breaches and Cyber Crime

Data breaches and cyber-incidents are a fact of corporate life, and our experts can help you navigate the legal, regulatory, PR and commercial ups and downs which can arise during and following such crises. Working seamlessly alongside your existing processes and providers, we also offer training, business continuity planning assistance, GDPR compliance and cyber resilience testing to prepare your organisation for when the worst happens

Internal Investigations

Where allegations of wrong-doing arise, an organisation’s response and management of the situation is, more than ever, under the spotlight. With prosecutors increasingly targeting organisations both in the UK and overseas and the risks surrounding corporate criminal liability, the stakes are high.

We regularly conduct investigations on behalf of our corporate clients and will support you through this process to ensure a robust and thorough review, with integrity at its core.

Crisis and Reputation Management

If something unexpected occurs which threatens your reputation, it is imperative to obtain advice at the earliest opportunity to avoid lasting damage. We specialise in defamation, privacy, harassment and data protection law, and in-house counsel turn to us because we are uniquely placed to advise, whether that is in the glare of publicity or discreetly behind the scenes.

Criminal and Commercial Disputes

We are well-known as the natural go-to firm for companies which find themselves at risk of criminal investigation and prosecution. Having worked on many landmark cases in this area, we can advise on corporate criminal liability issues and guide companies through the process of investigations, self-reporting and negotiating with prosecutors to achieve the most favourable outcome.

Should you be facing a commercial dispute, we can help you decide when and how to litigate, and whether alternative means of dispute resolution are appropriate. Seeking external legal support quickly can be key to protecting your interests, minimising the business impact, and resolving disputes at an early stage where possible.

Employment Disputes

An employment dispute of any nature can be a stressful and fraught process. The consequences of failing to manage such situations in line with the relevant rules and best practice can be significant and costly, not only in terms of dealing with lengthy litigation, but also in damage to reputation and goodwill.

Our Employment team regularly supports organisations and in-house legal teams who are faced with issues such as unfair or wrongful dismissal, discrimination, misconduct, harassment, bullying, work-related stress, non-compete restrictions, bonus and whistleblowing claims.

Financial and Non-financial Misconduct

Allegations of financial, sexual or behavioural misconduct can pose significant reputational and business risks for organisations, with potentially long-lasting consequences for all parties involved.

Many clients ask us to conduct or advise on misconduct investigations, and our approach ensures that investigations are carried out with sensitivity, independence, efficiency, and fairness. We also provide guidance through any related civil, criminal, employment, or regulatory proceedings, ensuring comprehensive and strategic support from start to finish.

ESG

In recent years environmental, social, and governance issues have become an integral part of an organisation’s social responsibility. Stakeholders, civil society, and governments now expect businesses to prioritise ESG matters, and legal frameworks are rapidly developing to meet these demands. We’ll provide both proactive and remedial advice, ensuring that you can effectively navigate the challenges of modern governance.