Independent counsel since 1994
Counsel that stands between you and the problem.
Plain advice, careful preparation and the nerve to take a matter to trial. We act for owners and boards when the stakes are high.
What we do
Practice areas
Six focused disciplines, one team that talks to itself. You always know who is responsible for your matter.
Commercial disputes
Contract, shareholder and partnership disputes, from first letter to final judgment.
Litigation · Arbitration
Corporate and M&A
Formations, financings, acquisitions and the governance that keeps them working.
Deals · Governance
Employment
Executive agreements, restructurings and defending claims, with a measured tone.
Executives · Restructuring
Real estate
Leases, development agreements, title issues and landlord–tenant disputes.
Leasing · Development
Intellectual property
Trademarks, licensing and protecting what makes the business distinct.
Brands · Licensing
Family and private client
Succession planning, wills and sensitive family-business questions.
Wills · Succession
Track record
Outcomes that held up
- 92%
- Disputes resolved before trial
- $480M
- Recovered for clients
- 140+
- Transactions advised
- 9 of 10
- Clients who return
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Figures are illustrative placeholders.
The people
Partners you will actually meet
Eleanor Whitfield
Managing partner · Commercial disputes
Thirty years at the bar, known for calm cross-examination.
Daniel Okafor
Partner · Corporate and M&A
Leads cross-border deals for founder-owned companies.
Priya Raman
Partner · Employment
Advises boards on leadership changes and restructurings.
How we work
From first call to closed file
- 1
Confidential intake
A short call to understand the facts and the outcome you want.
- 2
Written assessment
Within five working days: your options, risks and a fee estimate.
- 3
Agreed plan
A named lead partner, a budget and milestones in writing.
- 4
Steady updates
Plain-language updates at every milestone, never surprises.
Insights
Notes from the practice
Mar 2026
Disputes
Five questions to ask before you sue a business partner
Feb 2026
Employment
Handling a senior departure without a public dispute
Jan 2026
Corporate
What buyers look for in a founder-owned company's records
Questions we hear most
How are your fees structured?
We offer fixed fees for defined work, hourly rates for open-ended matters and capped budgets for disputes. You receive the estimate in writing first.
Is the first conversation really free?
Yes. A twenty-minute call with a partner, in confidence, with no obligation to instruct us.
Do you act outside the city?
We appear in courts and tribunals nationwide and work with trusted local counsel abroad.
How quickly can you start?
Urgent injunctions and deadlines are handled the same day. Other matters begin within a week.
Get in touch
Tell us what is at stake.
Send a short summary or call the office. A partner replies within one working day.
- Main office
- 100 Example Street
- Suite 400, City 00000
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:30 am to 6 pm
- Urgent matters: 24 hours