What we say about the firm's legal practice in Wales
Corporate and commercial
Within Corporate and commercial: Cardiff and South Wales, Capital Law LLP is a second tier firm,
Capital Law LLP acts for regional and London-based companies, such as Vale Healthcare, Coffee1 and B2 Group. It is also known for its focus on internationally based corporate clients, with Duncan Macintosh recently assisting French aviation company Aeroconseil in setting up a UK subsidiary as well as acting for DBK Technitherm and Menarini’s UK-based companies. IP specialist Nicola McNeely advises on all commercial contracts for Gocompare.com. Christopher Inson focuses on the healthcare sector.
Dispute resolution
Within Commercial litigation , Capital Law LLP is a second tier firm,
The ‘excellent’ team at Capital Law LLP is ‘very thorough and commercially minded’ on high-value disputes, and is led by senior partner Christopher Nott. Andrew Brown has a ‘common-sense approach’, and recently acted for Gocompare.com, ABP, Julian Hodge Bank, and Apollo Cinemas. Philip Jones represented a leisure business in £15m-plus litigation, which involved alleged fraud.
Finance
Within Insolvency and corporate recovery, Capital Law LLP is a second tier firm,
Capital Law LLP’s Duncan Macintosh leads a ‘focused and approachable’ team, with Philip Jones handling contentious aspects. It advises insolvency practitioners, private companies and individuals, and continued to act for Deloitte on the administration of DJ Litt Firearms. RSM Tenon Recovery is a new client.
Human resources
Within Employment: Cardiff, Capital Law LLP is a first tier firm,
Capital Law LLP ‘takes the time to develop a solid working knowledge of a client’s business, to offer tailor-made solutions that are commercial and practical to implement. It does not waste time or money’. Led by Elin Pinnell, the team includes the well-regarded Nia Cooper; Viv Du-Feu, who handles international-related matters; and Sian Davies, who leads on education sector work. Clients include Atradius and Peacocks.
Overview
Within Regional review,
Mid-tier firms demonstrate specialist expertise to actively compete with regional heavyweights. Darwin Gray opened a Newport office and continues to develop strengths in commercial and property litigation. Capital Law LLP is increasingly competitive in the media and IP fields. In Swansea and West Wales, Morgan LaRoche Limited, Douglas-Jones Mercer and JCP Solicitors, Harding Evans LLP and Hutchinson Thomas act for key corporate and commercial clients in the locality and beyond.
Real estate
Within Commercial property: Cardiff, Capital Law LLP is a third tier firm,
Capital Law LLP’s practice head Helen Thomas’ focus includes large-scale disposals and development finance. Recent work includes acting for Vale of Glamorgan Council on the Penarth Heights regeneration scheme; Apollo Cinemas on acquisitions; and ABP on a £53m land disposal. It also advised Santander on acquisition and development financings.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Within Intellectual property , Capital Law LLP is a second tier firm,
Capital Law LLP’s Nicola McNeely has ‘good overall understanding of this complex area of law and provides cost-effective advice’, and continued to advise Gocompare.com on brand protection. Associate Wayne Benyon handles contentious issues. Andrew Beale joined as a part-time consultant.
Within Media and entertainment, Capital Law LLP is a second tier firm,
Capital Law LLP has a growing reputation in the area. Significant client wins include S4C, for employment and policy issues, and Rondo Media Cyf, in relation to a BBC co-production. Hired in 2010 as a media and IP specialist having previously worked at ITV and S4C, Sion Clwyd Roberts ‘has a thorough understanding of the creative industry sector as a whole’. Nicola McNeely heads the practice.