England - London • Corporate and commercial
Mishcon de Reya LLP
Beyond the department’s strength in the manufacturing sector, Mishcon de Reya LLP have been under instruction from a wide range of large sector players regarding contractual work, with big-ticket mandates including PR services, influencer, and supply chain arrangements, as well as large scale commercialisation agreements pertaining to the use of retail park space. Group head Lewis Cohen has a wide-reaching practice, with particular acumen in manufacturing, supply and distribution agreements, whereas Adam Rose is noted for his ability to cover a range of real estate contractual issues. Simon Leaf is also recommended for his experience working with asset managers and investment funds, while the merger at the start of the year with Taylor Vinters has seen the arrival of a number of associates which have bolstered the team’s bench.
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Testimonials
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‘Mishcon can be relied on to always deliver precise and high-quality advice, even on very aggressive timelines.’
‘Simon Leaf is by far the best lawyer I have worked with to date. He is highly knowledgable in our sector (tech), and knows our business model and risk appetite as well as anyone else in our executive team. He is very effective and is a skilled negotiator.
‘The high calibre of advice that we receive from this team is coupled with a deep understanding of the commercial drivers, nuances and uniqueness of each situation. Compared to other firms, MdR commercial team aim to build a long term relationship with their clients built on trust, understanding and high expectations of success for their clients.'
‘Having worked with MdR and other legal firms for over 25 years, we know the importance of aligning with the correct individuals in an organisation to get the best output. The current teams we work with are all deeply respectful of our business and our values and provide us with brilliantly pragmatic advice as well as fiercely defend our position where required.’
Key clients
- Shaftesbury Capital PLC
- Quinyx AB
- Simon Kucher & Partners (SKP)
- Brookfield Asset Management
- Global Radio Services Limited
- Global Media and Entertainment Limited
- LWPO Limited
- Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Work highlights
- Advised Shaftesbury Capital PLC on a range of complex commercial agreements, including relating to the provision of Wi-Fi across the Covent Garden estate.
- Advised Simon Kucher & Partners on some of their most important commercial and procurement-related contracts – including its engagement documents for their new private equity consultancy service.
- Advising a well-known haircare and salon brand on their supply agreements with key suppliers and drafting template agreements.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lewis Cohen