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A very high level of legal expertise is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Our clients also expect us to be embedded in their sectors, to understand the challenges they face, and to offer strategic advice that takes them closer to their commercial goals.

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12 November 2025

Estate and wealth planning: Six lesser-known options

Contributor: Gillian Campbell

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Joint ventures in the clean energy sector: Resolving deadlocks (part 1) – continuing the Joint Venture

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7 November 2025

A quick guide to Collective Defined Contribution Schemes in the UK

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Finding solutions to clients’ legal problems requires technical excellence, practical experience, commercial awareness… and the ability to communicate it all clearly.

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A very high level of legal expertise is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Our clients also expect us to be embedded in their sectors, to understand the challenges they face, and to offer strategic advice that takes them closer to their commercial goals.

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A very high level of legal expertise is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Our clients also expect us to be embedded in their sectors, to understand the challenges they face, and to offer strategic advice that takes them closer to their commercial goals.

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Energy and Natural Resources

Energy and Natural Resources

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We have been immersed in the energy and natural resources sector for over thirty years. As the sector has grown and evolved over that time, so too has our offering. Starting from the earliest stages of project development, our role covers the entire lifecycle of projects, and we advise across the full spectrum of technologies (both mature and emerging). Now, at a time when the need to tackle the climate crisis has never been more acute, we are working hard with clients across the sector to achieve their clean energy and decarbonisation ambitions.

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Financial Services

Financial Services

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The financial sector is evolving rapidly: regulatory, technological and market changes all present both opportunities and risks. We provide strategic advice and insight that helps our clients to navigate this changing commercial landscape.

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Private Wealth

Private Wealth

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Wealthy individuals and successful family businesses have great opportunities, but also face some significant risks. We have the necessary skills and expertise to help them apply their resources effectively and efficiently.

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Real Estate and Infrastructure

Real Estate and Infrastructure

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Real estate and infrastructure is one of the cornerstones of our firm, and we are deeply embedded in the commercial property sector.

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Technology and Life Sciences

Technology and Life Sciences

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New tech and life sciences companies can grow quickly and reach very high valuations. We work with them from launch to exit, to increase the chances of success and enable everyone involved to fully reap the benefits.

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Charities

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Government and public sector Solicitors

Government and Public Sector

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Rural and estates Solicitors

Rural Property and Business

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Our team of agricultural specialists is deeply connected with the rural world, and many of the relationships we’ve built have lasted through generations. We offer practical advice and insight on succession planning, sales and purchases, renewables projects, agricultural tenancies, and the full range of issues that matter to people who live, work or operate in the rural sector.

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Education

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Hospitality and leisure (operational) Solicitors

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Sport, Entertainment and Media

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Charities

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Higher education Solicitors

Education

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Government and public sector Solicitors

Government and Public Sector

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Hospitality and leisure (operational) Solicitors

Hospitality and Leisure

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Rural and estates Solicitors

Rural Property and Business

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Our team of agricultural specialists is deeply connected with the rural world, and many of the relationships we’ve built have lasted through generations. We offer practical advice and insight on succession planning, sales and purchases, renewables projects, agricultural tenancies, and the full range of issues that matter to people who live, work or operate in the rural sector.

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Sport, Entertainment and Media

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