EM Law, SME-focused Firms | Chambers UK Profile

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Recent Highlights

Tech and AI

SaaS and AIaaS agreements including for suppliers to Formula 1 and the BBC.
Tech contracts with AI for a supplier of robots and VR hardware.
Advised a foreign government on the contract for a $millions immigration management system.

Corporate

Advised on the sale of Magsputter to Judges Scientific plc for £12.3 million.
Advised Cezanne HR on an MBO into Cezanne by NorthEdge.

Commercial

B2B and B2C supply of goods and distribution agreements.
Framework and supply contracts for consultants to major banks.

Data Protection

Compliance for US client on FCDO project collecting data from thousands of children in Africa and Asia.
Helped recruiter to the NHS on an audit.

International Development

Advised US client on supply chain compliance and contracts.
Advised US client on a re-org to set up a subsidiary.

Commercial Property

Advised Chinese developer on new London HQ.
Advised Italian investment bankers set up a retail enterprise in London.

Dispute Resolution

Successfully settling a £multi-million claim on FCDO project in Asia.
Successfully settling a claim from an energy supplier on a tech project.

Employment

Advised on complex exit with a director/shareholder.
Advised on TUPE transfers and dismissals.

Employee Incentives

Put in place several EMI schemes.
Advised on several bonus schemes.

Construction

Advised on contracts for HS2 and troubleshooting.
Advised on collateral warranties, remediation and mixed-use development contracts.

Chambers Review

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SME-focused Firms - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

EM Law is an SME-focused firm in the City of London that is on a strong growth trajectory. Founded by Neil Williamson in 2013, it is most well known for its commercial contracts expertise but also advises SMEs on a range of areas, including data protection, corporate transactions and employment law. Its clients come from a wide range of industries, including technology companies, beauty product suppliers, consultancies and broadcast media companies.

Notable practitioners

Neil Williamson is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

EM Law advised OTB Engineering on various commercial, corporate, property and employment law issues, including a proposed variation to contract to supply services, a new office lease, shareholder arrangements and staff management.

Strengths

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The team provide quick, commercially-minded responses and consistently demonstrate a strong understanding of our business. They offer advice that is not only legally sound but also practical.