Working in sports as a lawyer means that your horizons are limitless in terms of opportunities and types of work and it has to be one of the fastest evolving industries I know of. The biggest part is probably that my clients are extremely passionate about what they do and why they do it, which makes closing deals and problem solving all the more satisfying for them. Sports law is also very multifaceted, so there are many legal disciplines. To that end, I was only able to succeed by having a lot of talented people around me, and that`s one of the main reasons Fladgate has been a great home for me from day one. Head of Recruitment: Nicola Thomas, Senior Recruitment Manager – graduaterecruitment@fladgate.com. CLIENT: KCR Residential REIT plc COMPANY: Fladgate LLP TESTIMONIAL: Fladgate has been a trusted advisor to KCR Residential REIT plc for a number of years and we always enjoy working with the team. Fladgate are specialists who provide ongoing support and advice on legal challenges or issues that arise. Nigel Gordon, David Lee, Ashleigh Brinklow and Caroline Philipps recently advised KCR on the placement of shares raising £4.05 million and the commitment and expertise demonstrated throughout has been crucial. It was a complex transaction and the team had to deal with short periods of time, but as always, Nigel and the team have always been pragmatic, strategic and hardworking. CLIENT: Zouk Capital COMPANY: Fladgate LLP TESTIMONIAL: Fladgate has been our lead legal advisor on our European transactions for many years. The team, led by Graham Spitz – primarily supported by hard-working and talented Julia Leyko – has proven to be an effective and supportive partner in due diligence and complex negotiations in many transactions. Graham is very pragmatic and provides clear and helpful legal advice.
More recently, the team, along with other major private equity shareholders, represented us in the successful sale of iZettle to PayPal; A cross-border and complex multi-stakeholder transaction completed within a very tight timeframe. “It is extremely powerful in a negotiation to have an up-to-date understanding of what is `normal` at a given transaction duration, and also to have several examples that the law firm on the other side of the transaction has already proposed on this topic.” “Each person is very experienced in their respective area of law, incredibly adept at listening to their clients and very patient. We were very impressed with their flexibility, transparency and patience. We take our responsibility as a corporate citizen very seriously and are committed to upholding the highest ethical, professional and legal standards in all facets of our business. CLIENT: Weston Homes Plc COMPANY: Fladgate LLP TESTIMONIAL: We have been working closely with Richard Reuben for many years and cannot talk enough about the quality of the service he has given us. Richard has advised us many times on land acquisition negotiations with large landowners, and the transactions he entered into on our behalf were complex and sometimes required patience. We have always found that he provides first-class advice and initiates legal discussions with salespeople and their representatives methodically, calmly but decisively. We are committed to expanding access to the legal profession and are part of the PRIME social inclusion initiative, which aims to provide school-aged students from less privileged backgrounds with equitable access to meaningful work experience in the legal sector. Students and staff find these initiatives valuable and rewarding, and the success of our PRIME Insight Days and work experience reflects our ongoing commitment to a more diverse legal sector. “The Fladgate team is always very strong in providing legal advice in a business context. In-depth and extensive knowledge, excellent accessibility and responsiveness and always very detailed. “Thomas Garner has become a trusted advisor on a wide range of issues.
He is always very aware of the possible interaction between the different legal proceedings and helps me to see all the options to properly assess the situation and decide on the appropriate strategy. He is extremely responsive and always takes the time to discuss from a strategic point of view. “The team is made up of incredible, intelligent and competent people who work very well together by adding different expertise. They are genuine, warm and friendly people who can explain a complex legal issue in the simplest way; The legal complexity turned into small explanations » Please visit www.fladgate.com/about-us/inclusion-and-diversity. What we do: Fladgate has a broad core competency covering a wide range of legal services throughout the company`s lifecycle and is designed to be collaborative to act quickly and flexibly: “Fladgate offers a variety of legal services and is unique in its ability to bridge the gap between legal and tax advice. This makes my life as a tax advisor much easier, as the team can come together on complex issues. Given the wide range of services offered, this makes Fladgate a very attractive option for customers. We help all our employees in all roles reach their full potential.
We offer training, coaching, in-house mentors and buddies, everything that works for each individual and their personal development journey. “Garbhan Shanks is a very experienced and exceptional lawyer. Unlike many policyholder lawyers, Garbhan is rooted in the London insurance market and experienced in all categories of insurance and reinsurance. The combination of this extensive experience with his experience in commercial litigation and arbitration of large and very large scope makes his practice exceptionally strong. Garbhan`s advice is always clear and well delivered. If I were a policyholder or reinsured, I would want to be represented by him. “Andrew Bessemer Clarke has a great idea of where different projects are located simultaneously. “I believe Howard Watt is without a doubt the best venture capitalist in the industry, as is always my first recommendation. My trip then took me briefly to New York, where I passed the bar, and then to the UK for family reasons, where I worked in a small multinational law firm based in London with offices in New York and Auckland. Soon after, I moved to Fladgate on May 1, 1989 and have enjoyed practicing here ever since. When I joined Fladgate, it was a small firm with about 20 partners, and over the years I have been instrumental in helping it become the large, successful firm it is today. Helen Cox; Markus Spash; Katya Vagner; Helena Luckhurst`s Sophia Purkis: a formidable opponent who enjoys the utmost respect in his relationship with her.
Her attention to detail is impressive and she spares no effort to get the results for her client. Their technical excellence is constantly noticed by their colleagues, customers and opponents. “A competent, friendly and professional team that can easily add other areas of expertise if needed. Respond quickly to changing circumstances and demands. I have been using Mark Spash for over 20 years and he knows me and my family very well, and this knowledge of family allows him to advise me and other family members on a range of issues. Katya Vagner is a very helpful employee. “Mark Buckley – hardworking, level-headed and reliable, Mark is someone you want by your side. His commercial work is complemented by his extensive Indian practice and world-class Formula 1 cases, where he enjoys an enviable reputation. I am experienced, dedicated, hardworking, available, responsive and truly a leader forward. My goal from the beginning has been to understand your needs and pressures and work side by side with you to meet those needs and alleviate that pressure – your problem will definitely become mine until we find a solution.
“I know Kelly Whiter from previous years as one of the UK`s leading immigration lawyers dealing with high net worth individuals. She also helps them with owner-managed businesses with immigration needs in the UK. The level of service is very personalized and personalized.