Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's sizeable team works with an impressive roster of clients, spanning high-street food retailers, hotel groups, and luxury horse racecourses. Drawing on the expertise of multiple departments, the team handles an array of high-value litigation, contract negotiation, acquisitions and disposals, among other matters. The team is jointly chaired by London-based trio Michael Powner, Jason Saiban and Lee Medlock. Powner is noted for his expertise in corporate labour law; Medlock leads on the firm’s real estate offering, advising large pub chains, gym retailers, investors, occupiers and developers; while Saiban is an expert in commercial contracts, advising on franchising, concessions, supply and procurement. Manoj Vaghela is also noted for his international litigation expertise.
Key clients
- Stonegate Pub Company
- Caffe Nero Group Limited
- Gulf Air
- Dorchester Hotel Limited
- Maybourne Hotel Group
- wagamama
- Hurtigruten UK Limited
- Greggs Plc
- Brasserie Bar Co Limited
- David Lloyd Leisure Limited
- Ascot Racecourse
Work highlights
- Advising Stonegate Pub Company on various matters.
- Advise Caffe Nero across all commercial contracts work, with a particular focus for the client this year being strategic partnerships and concessions.
- Acted for Greggs in a claim issued in the High Court and successfully defended the client against a £150 million claim.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Powner, Jason Saiban, Lee Medlock