2 STONE BUILDINGS, LINCOLN'S INN, LONDON, WC2A 3TH, ENGLAND
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- Work 020 7691 4000
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- Fax 020 7691 4111
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- 191 LONDON CHANCERY LANE WC2
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- www.edwincoe.com
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Edwin Coe is a leading London law firm, providing a full range of commercial legal services to a diverse UK and international client base.
The firm: The firm is independently ranked within the top 150 law firms in the UK, and has strong European and international links.
In addition to each of its main practice areas, Edwin Coe has expertise in a number of industry sectors, including charity/not-for-profit, hotel and hospitality, technology, media and telecoms, energy and resources, and financial services.
The firm seeks to develop a supportive and collaborative approach to working with its clients by developing an in-depth understanding of clients’ businesses, needs and priorities. It offers a range of alternatives to traditional hourly rates, including fixed and capped fees. It also provides a complimentary seminar and briefing programme to help clients and prospective clients stay abreast of important legal changes affecting their business industry or field.
Types of work undertaken: The firm’s corporate and commercial team acts on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, group reorganisations, cross-border and international transactions, public offerings/flotations, banking and new business start-ups. Commercial work includes intellectual property, commercial contracts and agreements.
The litigation team offers a complete dispute resolution service, including arbitration and mediation, asset protection and recovery, banking, commercial litigation, factoring, fraud, insurance claims, landlord and tenant protection, professional and disciplinary tribunals and professional negligence claims. The team has considerable expertise in handling class actions and securities fraud.
The property team undertakes all aspects of property acquisition and disposal, banking security work, property development, planning, landlord and tenant, licensing, mortgages and debentures, investment acquisitions, property portfolios and rent reviews. The team also has expertise in handling property litigation and property insolvency matters.
The private client team specialises in the management of the assets of individuals and families and the creation and management of domestic and foreign trusts, charities, estate planning and administration, tax planning and wills.
The insolvency and restructuring team advises on all aspects of corporate restructuring and recovery, personal insolvency, company disqualification, professional licensing and disciplinary questions, and debt recovery.
The employment team advises businesses and individuals on all contentious and non-contentious matters, including collective redundancy, implementation of business restructures and protection of business interests, due diligence, business transfers and commercial transactions. The team provides a full service regarding preparing for representation at employment tribunals and in the High Court.
International: the firm is a member of Euroadvocaten, a European network of independent law firms, and has strong links in Russia, the Far East, Sub-Saharan Africa and many other parts of the world. It regularly acts on complex cross-border acquisitions and assists clients with global or pan-national businesses.
Breakdown of work %
Litigation/dispute resolution (including insurance) 23
Insolvency and restructuring 19
Corporate and commercial (including IP) 18
Private client 15
Property 14
Employment 10
Number of UK partners 33
Number of other UK fee-earners 35
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