Paula Bartlett
Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLPWomble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP, which is ‘pragmatic in its approach to contract drafting’, divides its offering into commercial contracts and outsourcing, digital, and IP matters. As well as advising on supply chain and logistics contracts, the group is notable for its work in the energy sector, assisting clients with contracts associated with the energy transition in pursuit of net zero. The group is also active in the public sector and Stephen Anderson, who was promoted to partner in July 2023, specialises in government procurement and contracting. Paula Bartlett, who is head of the wider commercial team, oversees all the strands of the practice.
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- ‘This practice has a number of individuals with experience of actually working in the industry, which means they can attribute real-world examples when advising us on the suitable drafting relating to our project.'
‘Stephen Hands has been a standout member in our project.'
‘The team were pragmatic and sensible in their approach to contract drafting. The draft they produced, rather than overly protective of our position, was protective but fair and so the negotiations with the other side were much simpler than they could have been if the team had produced a one-sided first draft of the contract. The speed of delivery was excellent.’
‘Paula Bartlett listened to our requirements, clarifying almost everything in the initial meeting and produced exactly what we wanted with minimal secondary input required from us.’
‘Good, friendly service and quick to respond. Able to provide advice on a number of issues e.g. distribution, service agreements, employment law, obtaining international legal advice, litigation, etc.’
‘Always quick to respond and friendly.'
Key clients
- The National Trust
- The Crown Estate
- Centrica
- Kingfisher
- Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society
- AIG
- Ann Summers
- English Heritage Trust
- SeAH Wind
- Venator
- Alpek Polyester
- Mitsubishi Chemical Group
- Thorn Lighting
- Quilter plc
- AESC UK Plant 1 Limited
- Intellectual Property Office
- Halma Group
- Fentimans
- Dorrington plc
- Places for People and Touchstone Corporate Property Services
Work highlights
- Advised Centrica PLC on all aspects of an outsourcing agreement required for a transformation programme, including strategic advice on the data protection and property aspects.
- Advised SeAH Wind on a deal to supply large-scale turbine foundations (monopiles) to Vattenfall for Vattenfall's 2800MW Norfolk Vanguard East and Norfolk Vanguard West Wind Farms.
- Advised VEV Services Ltd on the preparation of two agreements for the supply, servicing and maintenance of solar equipment and EV charging equipment.
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Paula Bartlett