Pinsent Masons LLP's commercial contracts team is particularly noted for its strength in advising on partnership supply agreements. The group is commended for its ‘excellent sector knowledge and awareness’, with significant expertise in the retail and robotics sectors, where it has advised household-name clients, including major grocery chains and automobile manufacturers. Global commercial head Samantha Livesey, who is based in Manchester, leads the team, and has recently been especially active in advising on contracts with respect to companies' digital transitions, utilising a deep knowledge in the technology sector. Clare Francis, Laura Ayre, Gayle Ditchburn (an expert in the retail sector), and Danielle Clifford are other key figures in the team, all with experience working on complex, global outsourcing contracts.
Testimonials
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- 'Give you 100% confidence that they know what they are doing from a legal perspective. What really makes them stand out is fully understanding our business and our needs.'
- 'The team sits as an extension to our in-house legal team and has built excellent trusted commercial relationships. They understand our business and work hard to provide excellent support.'
Key clients
- Rolls-Royce
- Ministry of Justice
Work highlights
- Advising Fulham Football Club on the suite of commercial contracts relating to the redevelopment and monetisation of its stadium, Craven Cottage, as well as the surrounding site on the bank of the River Thames offering a major hospitality and events venue for matchdays and non-matchdays.
- Advising J D Wetherspoon in relation to the launch of its franchising business and operations.