Commercial Contracts
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 2
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(020) 3400 1000Chambers Review
Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner has a highly experienced commercial practice that regularly acts on large-scale, business-critical agreements often involving cross-border elements. It has a strong client roster, including businesses across the retail, property, energy and financial sectors. The team is regularly called upon to advise on commercial arrangements in the context of mergers and acquisitions.
Work Highlights
- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner represented BT regarding the maintenance and rental management of its fleet of vehicles.
Strengths
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"BCLP provides timely and practical advice and counsel on complex and sophisticated matters. It has a deep bench of expertise and serves as a one-stop shop on international issues."
"BCLP have proven to be be very strong in all areas, whether it be commercial, employment, data, litigation or advisory."
"BCLP never fail to amaze me with their professionalism, know-how and dedication. Their team is one that I have truly never experienced before. No question is too hard and no task is too big."
"BCLP provides timely and practical advice and counsel on complex and sophisticated matters. It has a deep bench of expertise and serves as a one-stop shop on international issues."
"BCLP have proven to be be very strong in all areas, whether it be commercial, employment, data, litigation or advisory."
"BCLP never fail to amaze me with their professionalism, know-how and dedication. Their team is one that I have truly never experienced before. No question is too hard and no task is too big."
Notable Practitioners
Carol Osborne is the global head of corporate and finance transactions at the firm. She maintains a strong, international client following in the luxury retail, manufacturing and private equity sectors.
"Carol is highly responsive, practical and strategic."
"Carol is one of the smartest, most intelligent people I have worked with. I was blown away by how quickly she came up to speed with the company and its needs. She is a beautiful drafter of documents."
"Her advice and the team's responsiveness and following up on tasks were excellent."
Richard Shaw is technology and commercial transactions partner at BCLP. He displays particular expertise in strategic contract negotiation on behalf of clients in retail and consumer products manufacturing.
"He is always available, helpful and clear in his articulation and thinking."
"His expertise and responsiveness are exceptional. He listens to what the client needs and always delivers."
Marcus Pearl is the global practice group leader for technology, commercial and government affairs at the firm. In addition to acting for clients in the technology space he has broad experience advising financial services and media sector clients among others. He is an expert in strategic collaboration and service agreements, with a notable focus on cross-border deals.
"He is an ambitious and smart partner."
"Marcus has been great and is a real driving force to achieve the right outcomes for us."
"Marcus has been absolutely phenomenal to deal with."