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Howard Kennedy LLP

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Howard Kennedy LLP

Howard Kennedy LLP

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+44 (0)20 3755 6000

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The Firm

We are a London based, full-service law firm, specialising in providing straightforward advice to ambitious clients ranging from entrepreneurial businesses, family offices and private individuals to multinational corporations. With our international reach, we help businesses and individuals overcome challenges globally and expand into new markets.

Our people are crucial to our success. Each person at our firm brings a unique set of strengths, skills, and perspectives that when combined, lead to outstanding results for our clients. We work in close collaboration with our clients, understanding their specific needs and aspirations, delivering tailored solutions that support them in realising their goals.

Our Services

We provide expert legal support across a wide range of practice areas, ensuring that clients receive personalised, industry-specific advice:

  • Corporate and Commercial: From M&A and capital markets to intellectual property and business advisory, we offer strategic legal guidance that helps businesses thrive in competitive markets.
  • Dispute Resolution: We represent clients in complex commercial disputes, real estate litigation, and international arbitration, ensuring robust legal protection.
  • Employment and Immigration: Advising on board-level matters, international workforce issues, and compliance, we help businesses navigate the complexities of employment law.
  • Finance: Our team advises on asset finance, real estate finance, financial regulation, and restructuring, with a focus on delivering commercially viable solutions.
  • Private Client and Family: From international wealth structuring to family law, we support individuals with tailored advice that secures and protects their future.
  • Real Estate: Whether for commercial, residential, or mixed-use developments, our real estate team offers in-depth legal expertise across the full property lifecycle.
Industry Expertise

We are particularly well-regarded for our work in the retail and leisure, private wealth, and real estate sectors. Our in-depth knowledge and understanding of these industries enable us to offer innovative solutions that directly address sector-specific challenges.

Global Reach

With a strong international presence, we advise clients across EMEA, the US, Canada, South America, and Asia Pacific. Our membership in Meritas and Lawyers Associated Worldwide provides us with access to a global network of trusted legal partners, allowing us to deliver seamless, cross-border legal support wherever our clients need it.

Why Howard Kennedy?

Our commitment to providing clear, practical legal advice, combined with deep industry expertise, sets us apart. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, offering a personalised service that prioritises their goals and challenges.

Contact Us

To learn how Howard Kennedy can support your legal needs, visit our website or contact us directly on +44 20 3755 6000

Howard Kennedy | Straightforward legal advice for ambitious clients

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Meritas Law Firms Worldwide

Lawyers Associated Worldwide

Staffing Figures

70 Number of UK partners

203 Number of other fee-earners

487 Total headcount

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Howard Kennedy LLP rankings

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Construction: Contentious
1 Department
3 Ranked Lawyers
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Construction: Contentious
5
Construction: Contentious
5
Band 5
Lawyers
Jonathan Pawlowski
4
Jonathan Pawlowski
4
Band 4
Jeffrey Brown
5
Jeffrey Brown
5
Band 5
Mark Pritchard
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Mark Pritchard
U
Up and Coming
Construction: Non-contentious
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
James Stewart
6
James Stewart
6
Band 6
Corporate Crime & Investigations
2 Ranked Lawyers
Lawyers
Kyle Phillips
5
Kyle Phillips
5
Band 5
Jennifer Harper
Jennifer Harper
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Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million
1 Department
2 Ranked Lawyers
Department
Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million
3
Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million
3
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Lawyers
Ashley Reeback
4
Ashley Reeback
4
Band 4
Gillian White
4
Gillian White
4
Band 4
Employment: Employer
1 Department
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Employment: Employer
5
Employment: Employer
5
Band 5
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Jane Amphlett
4
Jane Amphlett
4
Band 4
Lydia Christie
5
Lydia Christie
5
Band 5
Sam Murray-Hinde
U
Sam Murray-Hinde
U
Up and Coming
Employment: Senior Executive
1 Ranked Lawyer
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Jane Amphlett
4
Jane Amphlett
4
Band 4
Family/Matrimonial Finance: Ultra High Net Worth
1 Ranked Lawyer
Lawyers
Lois Langton
3
Lois Langton
3
Band 3
Financial Crime: Individuals
1 Department
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Financial Crime: Individuals
3
Financial Crime: Individuals
3
Band 3
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Ian Ryan
1
Ian Ryan
1
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Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions
2
Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions
2
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Ian Ryan
2
Ian Ryan
2
Band 2
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