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Corporate and commercial > International business reorganisations Tier 1
The dedicated international business transformations team at Deloitte Legal handles a high volume of complex multi-jurisdictional reorganisations under the leadership of Rachel Hossack. It provides end-to-end support on deals and is experienced in post-merger integration work, as well as pre-initial public offering (IPO) support. Hossack focuses on the corporate law aspects of intra-group reorganisations and transformations, including share and asset transfers, and mergers and demergers. Director Nirosha Perera handles domestic and international reorganisations, while New Zealand-qualified Peter Grigor is experienced in transformations in the TMT, retail and financial services sectors. Gulnaz Yaminova joined as associate director from PwC LLP in July 2022 and has recently advised on a number of cases relating to legal entity rationalisations, debt simplifications, debt listings and post-acquisition integrations. Jesika Patel is also recommended at associate director level.Practice head(s):
Rachel Hossack
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Deloitte Legal has a unique business model wherein the firm can provide corporate legal/secretary type services and leverage the relationships with the tax/accounting departments of the firm, to bring a holistic approach to advising on corporate reorganisations.’
‘Outstanding corporate legal advisory services; very knowledgeable and accessible.’
‘They provide excellent project management and deliver detailed trackers as we progress through the step plans.’
‘Competent and service-oriented.’
‘Rachel Hossack is highly competent, commercially oriented and gives strategic advice.’
‘Nirosha Perera has a good ability to see wider picture. Rachel Hossack – able to mange large projects efficiently. Peter Grigor – attention to detail.’
Key clients
Tysers/Integro Insurance Brokers
Solifi (formerly International Decision Systems, White Clarke Group Ltd and William Stucky & Associates)
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.
Electronic Arts, Inc.
Zimmer Biomet Inc.
Tripadvisor Inc.
DSS Sustainable Solutions Switzerland SA
Asahi Europe International Limited
Connells Group
NSK Europe Limited
Lippert Components
Lineage Logistics
Honda Motor Europe Limited
PETIQ Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Integro Insurance Brokers Group on a post acquisition global reorganisation involving eight jurisdictions.
- Advised DSS Sustainable Solutions Switzerland on two post-merger integrations.
- Advised Lineage Logistics on a global reorganisation and simplification of the entity holding and operating structure.
Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m Tier 1
By leveraging the comprehensive capabilities of the Big Four firm, Deloitte Legal draws on a wide range of services – including legal, tax, financial, consulting and corporate finance advisory – as it advises clients. The group works with various corporates on the complete M&A lifecycle, covering pre-sale structuring, due diligence, market mapping and post-merger integration. London corporate head Charles Claisse focuses on mid-market M&A for global and fast-growth businesses as well as private equity funds and their portfolio companies. Rachel Hossack is recommended for her extensive experience of advising corporates on all aspects of their legal structure and internal arrangements; divestment-related corporate activities and post-M&A integration, entity rationalisation and structuring are particular strengths. Partners Deborah Angel and Andy Moseby left the firm for in-house roles in February 2022 and May 2023, respectively.Practice head(s):
Charles Claisse
Other key lawyers:
Rachel Hossack; Chris Hardman; Helen Porter; Partho Chaudhuri; Susie Siddal
Key clients
Kallidus
Ultima
Apse Capital
GoHenry
James Fisher PLC
LCT Software
Terraquest
Work highlights
- Acting for the shareholders of financial services technology business specialising in open banking (including its institutional investors) on its sale to a Fortune 50 business.
- Acting for GoHenry, the international prepaid debit card and financial education app for kids and teens backed by investors including Citi Ventures (the strategic investment arm of Citi Bank), Edison Partners, Muse Capital and, Revaia Ventures) on their acquisition of French headquartered business Pixpay.
- Acting for the shareholders of LCT Software on their sale to Avolve Software and US private equity fund Polaris Partners.
Employment > Immigration Tier 1
Deloitte Legal excels in both the depth of its bench and the breadth of its global footprint, as the practice has the capacity to deploy teams of immigration experts internationally to handle mandates for major multinational clients. Jurga McCluskey heads the team in both the UK and Europe, working for a number of blue-chip clients in a range of different issues including corporate governance, global compliance, and emergency evacuations. The firm’s capabilities have been further enhanced by the promotion of Melanie Carr and Alison Hutton to partner in June 2022, bringing experience in strategic immigration planning and multi-jurisdictional corporate matters. Katrina Cooper is part of the global immigration team and utilises her dual-qualification in the UK and Australia to assist in global projects. Emily King is responsible for the firm’s immigration technology, and acts across a range of sectors including finance, engineering, real estate, and tech.Practice head(s):
Jurga McCluskey
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘We have worked with Deloitte for 5 years for our UK immigration needs. The team are well informed, helpful, responsive and provide clear advice on any immigration queries. Their case management system Cobalt provides a secure environment to protect the highly sensitive data involved in visa applications. They advocate on behalf of their clients to influence government policy makers on the challenges we face with employment immigration.’
‘The team are great to work with. They are interested in our organisation and how they can support us fulfil our talent agenda goals. They are all experienced and knowledgeable on their subject matter. Alison Hutton is particularly helpful as our engagement lead, providing expert advice on complex matters or to help us navigate significant changes in the immigration rules.’
Work highlights
Industry focus > TMT Tier 2
Deloitte Legal offers strong knowledge of tech law and handles TMT projects across the space. On the tech side, the team focuses on transformational areas such as big data, adtech, digital health, crypto, robotics and biometrics. Andrew Joint is well-versed in tech contracting and advisory matters and co-heads the team with Cavan Fabris who focuses on cybersecurity matters. Calum Murray covers the regulatory aspects of digital services. Paul Hinton regularly acts for financial services companies with support from Paul O’Hare. Andy Moseby left the firm in May 2023.Practice head(s):
Andrew Joint; Cavan Fabris
Other key lawyers:
Calum Murray; Paul Hinton; Paul O’Hare
Key clients
iSiteTV Limited
Propellant
SmartPulse
Arrow Business Communications Limited
Credit Kudos
GoHenry
Elisa Polystar
LCT Software
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Fintech Tier 2
Deloitte Legal covers a myriad of fintech issues spanning digital payments, AI, digital identity and insurtech. The unit sits within a firmwide fintech team that is able to call upon expertise in areas such as corporate finance, tax and consulting. Practice head Chris Hill is an IT lawyer whose wide-ranging offering extends to open banking and fintech contracting. Clare Jenkinson, who joined from HSBC in July 2022, is well placed to advise on large multi-business regulatory change projects. Cryptocurrency specialist Rich Folsom is equipped to handle disruptive data projects, while Richard Aitchison further extends the commercial and regulatory expertise at the firm. Jake Ghanty left in February 2023.Practice head(s):
Chris Hill
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
GoHenry
Flux
Debite
AltDRX
Banking Circle
Settla
Prograd
Nala Payments
Credit Kudos
Ekko
Reewild
Work highlights
- Advising GoHenry on its series B funding round and its acquisition of Pixpay.
- Advising ESG fintech Ekko on its partnership agreement with REPX to allow sports fans to carbon offset their purchases at stadiums.
- Advising SME finance platform Debite on its regulatory structure and the set-up of its new product lines.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Media: Digital content & social Tier 2
Deloitte Legal's tech-focused group serves a diverse client base, from global media giants to digital start-ups across the interactive entertainment and content production sectors, including multinational games publishers, platforms, IP owners and tech service providers. An area of particular strength is internet regulation, where Joanna Conway is noted for her digital content risk and online harm expertise, while Paul Garland provides strategic IP advice to tech companies as well as the protection and enforcement of IP rights. Commercial expert Calum Murray is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Joanna Conway; Paul Garland; Calum Murray; Andy Moseby
Other key lawyers:
Kathryn Dooks
Key clients
Philip Morris International
Vue Cinemas
iSiteTV Limited
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms Tier 3
Deloitte Legal combines IT expertise with industry knowledge of emerging technologies, such as AI, robotics, quantum computing, behavioural advertising, blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The firm is also experienced in issues relating to the metaverse, IoT and big data. Specialist technology lawyer Andrew Joint leads on matters pertaining to AI, automation and cloud technologies, and co-leads the team alongside data privacy and cyber security expert Cavan Fabris. Paul Hinton advises financial services companies on IT projects, while Paul O’Hare is well-versed in software distribution and reseller arrangements. Calum Murray covers contractual and regulatory aspects of digital services.Practice head(s):
Andrew Joint: Cavan Fabris
Other key lawyers:
Paul Hinton; Paul O’Hare; Calum Murray
Key clients
Propellant
SmartPulse
Arrow Communications
Transport > Travel Tier 3
The team at Deloitte Legal has a particular focus advising its portfolio of clients, which includes package holiday providers and travel groups, on the technological as well as the commercial aspects of travel. Key team member, Cawston-based director and newly appointed team head Luke Golding has strong expertise in this area and has experience advising on streamlining, overhauling and reviewing the management of related technological processes for key clients. May 2023 marked the departure of the team’s former lead Farina Azam to Fox Williams LLP.Other key lawyers:
Key clients
The Travel Network Group
Travel Leaders Group Inc
Global Travel Collection
Attraction World Limited
Costco Travel Limited
Abercrombie & Kent
Active Travel Group
Tek Travels DMCC
The Thinking Traveller
Sunvil Holidays
Corporate and commercial > Commercial contracts Tier 4
Benefitting from a global reach of 85 territories and over 400,000 employees, Deloitte Legal acts on a range of multi-jurisdictional matters generated by a client list of numerous leading names. Equipped with regulatory and technological expertise – including blockchain, AI and platform-based business models – the team have been active on advertising, sponsorship and marketing partnerships, outsourcing and distribution arrangements, and customer agreements with logistics providers. Andrew Joint leads the team and focuses on the tech contracting and advisory work, whilst also spearheading Deloitte’s artificial intelligence, robotic process automation and cloud technologies work. Fellow co-head Calum Murray has a similar tech background, but is also singled out for his extensive activity in the retail and consumer sector, alongside a substantial range of media and entertainment mandates. Craig Conte also comes recommended, alongside Peggie Pauwels, who joined the group from a leading role at Visa in April 2022.Practice head(s):
Andrew Joint; Calum Murray
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
QVC International Limited
TripAdvisor
Diageo
Work highlights
- Advised Astellas on the transformation of its supplier procurement contracting processes and resources globally.
- Advised leading cloud powered, retail delivery fulfilment logistics platform on the full suite of its contractual arrangements with downstream retail customers and distributors and upstream technology partners globally.
- Supported a global leader in alcohol beverages on the end to end delivery of the global automation of its contract management processes.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design Tier 4
Praised for its ‘professionalism, knowledge and friendly approach’, Deloitte Legal’s broad offering includes litigation and transactional work, as well as other types of advisory work. The practice covers a range of IP rights, with notable strengths in the tech, retail, financial services and medtech sectors. Paul Garland heads up the practice with his particular specialism in complex dispute work, with Rachael Barber strengthening the team with her vast experience in the retail and luxury sectors. Jeremy Harris is another name to note as he has considerable expertise in software and data licence disputes. Joanna Conway routinely handles matters for global internet and social media giants, as well as public sector organisations.Practice head(s):
Paul Garland
Other key lawyers:
Rachael Barber; Jeremy Harris; Joanna Conway
Testimonials
‘Professionalism, knowledge and friendly approach.’
‘Paul Garland has great insight and fantastic litigation management.’
Key clients
SITA
Travelex
Trayport
Jimmy Choo
Islestarr Holdings (Charlotte Tilbury)
Vivobarefoot
QVC
Yo! Sushi
Motorway
Elrond / MultiversX
Corporate and commercial > Venture capital Tier 5
Deloitte Legal advises a fairly balanced mix of investors and venture-backed businesses within the fintech and life sciences sectors seeking or providing investment throughout the funding life cycle, as well as at an exit stage. In addition to the core legal expertise that numerous experienced practitioners such as Charles Claisse provide, clients also benefit from access to the firm’s broader financial and consultancy services, ensuring they receive a holistic service through their growth strategies.Practice head(s):
Charles Claisse; Chris Hardman
Other key lawyers:
John Alder; Jack O’Shea
Key clients
amYiam
GoHenry
Apse Capital
Fabacus
Illuma
SysKit
Qureight
LCT Software
Work highlights
- Acting for GoHenry on its Series B round and on M&A transactions.
- Acting for Norgine Ventures on various transactions.
- Acting for Apse Capital on various investments.
Employment > Employers Tier 5
Deloitte Legal has a strong team of employment lawyers assisting with complex HR matters and industrial relations. The firm emphasises its multi-disciplinary approach, integrating the employment practice with its regulatory, tax and tech expertise. The team is headed by David Williams, who advises on TUPE and the broader employment aspects of M&A. Also key are senior executive contracts expert Andrew Lilley and the regulatory matters focused Marian Bloodworth.Practice head(s):
David Williams
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Lilley; Marian Bloodworth; Andrew Howard; Anna Byford
Testimonials
‘We have found that no matter how complex the situation, the legal support we’re always provided with navigates the complex into sensible, realistic solutions, and from a business perspective, always contextually well informed.’
‘Andrew Lilley is personable and approachable, clear and concise, gives us pragmatic advice. He is realistic; balances risk with real challenges and gives sensible solutions.’
‘Consistent expertise, considered advice and very responsive’
‘It is not just about the support for individual cases but the fact that Deloitte Legal support you to make sure you are ahead of any imminent regulatory or employment law changes. Information is delivered in clear and helpful language.’
‘It is a real pleasure working with the Deloitte team. It is a given that they are SMEs in their area of expertise, but they are also extremely collaborative, practical, flexible and commercial in their approach. They listen and adapt to our business’ needs.’
‘Andrew Howard and Anna Byford have been key to the success of our ongoing project. Always available, flexible, practical and commercial in approach.’
‘The Deloitte team are efficient, professional and offer industry relevant advise.’
‘I value the relationship that we have developed and their advice which is business focussed and pragmatic, and in particular recommend David Williams.’
Key clients
Seiko UK Ltd
Vue Cinemas
Japan Airlines
Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust
Dolphin Square Limited (a subsidiary of AXA)
Travelzoo UK Limited
Genpact UK Limited
Mirabaud
Work highlights
- Acting as the go-to employment law adviser for the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust, advising on a broad range of strategic and day to day employment law and HR matters.
- Advising Travelzoo UK Limited on the employment law aspects of key business processes and providing strategic contentious and non-contentious employment law advice arising as a result of these processes.
- Providing Genpact UK Limited with ongoing strategic legal advice in relation to a range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues.
Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory Tier 6
The financial regulation team at Deloitte Legal counts banks, broker-dealers, fintech and cryptocurrency businesses, in addition to e-money issuers and fund managers, among its key roster of clients. Following the departure of Jake Ghanty to Wedlake Bell LLP in March 2023, Clare Jenkinson leads the team and has experience in regulatory change projects, as well as advising on matters concerning digital assets.Practice head(s):
Clare Jenkinson
Key clients
Fruugo.com Ltd
QVC
Genpact WM UK Ltd
Parques Reunidos
Chip Financial Ltd
Assure Hedge UK Ltd
Fleetcor Technologies Inc
Mosaic Health Ltd
Goldmoney Vault Ltd
Employment > Employee share schemes
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
Industry focus > Retail and consumer
Real estate > Commercial property: Manchester
Real estate > Property litigation
Legal Briefings
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Comparative Guides
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Germany: Corporate Immigration
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Ireland: Corporate Immigration
Published: September 2023
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Singapore: Corporate Immigration
Published: September 2023
Authors: Christina KarlSandip Bhandal
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Switzerland: Corporate Immigration
Published: September 2023
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United Kingdom: Corporate Immigration
Published: September 2023
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Argentina: Doing Business In
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Costa Rica: Doing Business In
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El Salvador: Doing Business In
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Germany: Doing Business In
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Greece: Doing Business In
Published: March 2024
Authors: Ilias KoimtzoglouMichalis PattakosParaskevi Bantimaroudi Eva Panagopoulou
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Doing Business In laws and regulations applicable in Greece.
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Guatemala: Doing Business In
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Authors: Estuardo PaganiniRuby Asturias Manuel LaraJuan Francisco Letona
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Doing Business In laws and regulations applicable in Guatemala.
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Mexico: Doing Business In
Published: May 2024
Authors: Melissa FrancoMauricio Oropeza
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Doing Business In laws and regulations applicable in Mexico.
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Norway: Doing Business In
Published: March 2024
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Singapore: Doing Business In
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Authors: Joanna YapMarilyn Poon
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Sweden: Doing Business In
Published: March 2024
Authors: Maria Lilliestierna Jenny Friberg Johan Fjellström Jonas Lindskog
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United Kingdom: Doing Business In
Published: March 2024
Authors: Andrew HowardPeter GrigorRachel HossackMo Malhotra
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Portugal: Doing Business In
Published: March 2024
Authors: Sofia Barros CarvalhosaSusana SoutelinhoPedro UlrichMiguel CordeiroMaria Sarmento CampilhoJoana Pereira Dias
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The Netherlands: Doing Business In
Published: March 2024
Authors: John PaansJonathan TalackoJasper Hendriks Guy Verbon Stijn VerweijenNiels te Gussinklo
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Doing Business In laws and regulations applicable in The Netherlands.
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Cyprus: Lending & Secured Finance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Calliopi Nicolaidou Andreas Thoma Athina Patera
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Costa Rica: Tax Disputes
Published: October 2023
Authors: Fabio SalasJose Fabio ChinchillaRolando Brenes
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Austria: Doing Business In
Published: March 2024
Authors: Maximilian WeilerMike SchaunigStefan ZischkaPeter Grau
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Austria: Lending & Secured Finance
Published: March 2024
Authors: Dr. Andreas JankMMag. Andreas Bonelli
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Cyprus: Employment and Labour Law
Published: March 2024
Authors: Gaston HadjianastassiouMichalis Georgiou
This country-specific Q&A provides an overview of Employment and Labour laws and regulations applicable in Cyprus.
- Corporate and commercial > International business reorganisations
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m
- Employment > Immigration
Top Tier Firm Rankings
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