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SA Law LLP

60 LONDON ROAD, ST ALBANS, AL1 1NG, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 01727 798000
Fax:
Fax 01727 798002
DX:
122730 ST ALBANS 10
Web:
www.salaw.com
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in South East

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, SA Law LLP is a second tier firm,

SA Law LLP delivers ‘truly first-class response times and business knowledge’, and saw an increased volume of work relating to reorganisations and debt-for-equity swaps in 2010. ‘Hands-on’ team head Chris Wilks has over 20 years’ corporate law experience, across acquisitions, disposals, management buyouts, corporate restructuring and leveraged finance.

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, SA Law LLP is a second tier firm,

SA Law LLP handles contentious matters for clients across a number of sectors, including sport, retail and construction. Tracy Lacey-Smith (formerly of the firm’s employment department) was recently appointed to co-head the commercial litigation group alongside Robert Ryall.

Finance

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery Insolvency and corporate recovery

Human resources

Within Employment: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, SA Law LLP is a second tier firm,

Clients have ‘complete confidence’ in Vanessa James, who heads the employment department at SA Law LLP. The group recently expanded with the arrival of two former Taylor Walton LLP solicitors.

Private client

Within Family: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, SA Law LLP is a first tier firm,

SA Law LLP continues to specialise in ancillary relief and reports a significant increase in instructions from high net-worth individuals. Through developing relationships with Spanish law firms, the team is strengthening its international client base. Marilyn Bell and Keith Docking are recommended.

Within Personal tax, trusts and probate: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx Personal tax, trusts and probate: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, SA Law LLP is a second tier firm,

SA Law LLP’s core expertise is in residential property matters, while also advising clients in the retail, leisure, licensing and healthcare sectors. Solicitor Jacqueline Button joined in 2010 from what is now SNR Denton.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Sport, SA Law LLP is a second tier firm,

At SA Law LLP, Peter Goodman advises in motor sport matters, and also represents several sports individuals. Robert Ryall leads in motor sports litigation. Lotus and Jaguar are key clients.

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