About

Provided by Barnes Law

Barnes Law is recognised for advising SME clients at all stages of the business lifecycle, including business formation, acquisitions, exits and at critical stages of their growth. Relevant areas of legal practice include corporate and M&A, commercial law and transactions, intellectual property, commercial real estate, franchise law, employment, regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.

The firm’s track record of helping businesses, owners and entrepreneurs to navigate these pivotal moments has established them as a trusted partner for clients seeking a tailored, collaborative approach to their legal advisory needs through periods of significant transition. Barnes Law’s partner-led boutique model ensures clients receive direct, senior-level guidance on their most important matters.

Diverse Sector Expertise

Barnes Law’s client base operates across a diverse range of sectors. Significant recent highlights include advising SME clients in the real estate, hospitality and leisure, luxury goods, logistics, technology, alternative investments and energy sectors on both contentious and non-contentious matters including transactional work, distribution and supplier agreements and commercial lease agreements.

Cross-Border Excellence

The firm frequently supports cross-border SMEs, including overseas clients on their UK market entrance, UK clients on their overseas expansion and cross-border disputes across Europe and the Middle East.

Chambers Review

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SME-focused Firms - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Barnes Law was founded by Yulia Barnes in 2019 and is well placed to support small and medium-sized businesses, startups and individuals across the spectrum of commercial and contractual matters. The team is also able to offer services in IP, dispute resolution, immigration and employment, and has a client base spanning a range of sectors including leisure, hospitality and technology. The firm's lawyers have experience advising on matters with a cross-border element.

Notable practitioners

Yulia Barnes is a key contact.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Members

Provided by Barnes Law

Arran Dowling-Hussey

Grace Makungu

James Matthews

Mark Corran

Nadia Szumilo

Yulia Barnes

Head of Department

Industries

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Alternative Investments

Construction

Energy

HNWIs

Hospitality and Leisure

Luxury Goods

Real Estate

Technology