Praised by clients for its 'high-quality commercial advice', Macfarlanes LLP is a key choice for a diverse range of clients, including brands, private equity firms, banks, and hotel groups. 'A calm and reliable operator', practice head Will Hedges is noted for his focus on outsourcing, hospitality, and brand and franchising matters. Other key names include the 'fantastic' Rosie Duckworth, who focuses particularly on sport and advertising work.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Friendly team who are able to provide a variety of services across the commercial contracts space in both contentious and non-contentious situations. Technically on point and thorough in both their analysis and work product delivered.’
‘Will Hedges is a calm and reliable operator.’
‘Can be relied upon for technical expertise on sometimes complex commercial queries. ’
‘I have found William Hedges to be very approachable, and he has been excellent at explaining technical complexities in an accessible manner. His breadth of experience and knowledge is also very useful.’
‘Strong day-to-day relationship with legal counsel: Malcolm Walton, Rosie Duckworth, Markos Day’
‘It is very pragmatic whilst knowing the underlying law exceptionally well - as such, it is solutions focussed rather than the problem-focussed approach of other firms’
‘Rosie Duckworth is fantastic.’
‘The Macfarlanes commercial team consistently provides high quality commercial advice tailored to our company's needs. They take great care to understand and provide expert advice on the sectors in which we operate, including aviation, financial services and hotels. Complex commercial arrangements are in safe hands with the team.’
Key clients
- Virgin Group
- Ascot Lloyd
- Investec Bank
- Superdry
- Premium Tours
- Champagne Lanson
- Alchemy
- Premier Padel
- Maybourne Hotels
- Permira
Work highlights
- Advised Virgin Group, on the contractual arrangements, including brand licence and other royalty arrangements, in connection with Ares Management’s investment into Virgin Voyages.
- Advised Investec Bank on its standalone outsourcing contract with Rathbones – an element of the £839m acquisition by Rathbones of Investec Wealth & Investment.
- Advised Ascot Lloyd, the wealth manager, on contractual arrangements relating to the launch of its new adviser platform provided by SS&C.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Will Hedges