Nicholas Hadaway > Lewis Silkin > London, England > Lawyer Profile

The LLP and partnership group at Lewis Silkin has amassed an impressive client roster consisting of clients from the legal, accounting, and financial services sectors due to its strong partnership offering which includes contentious and non-contentious assistance. The team is experienced handling domestic and cross-border matters ranging from expulsions, investigations, and team moves, to mergers and acquisitions, compliance, and agreements. Heading up the practice is Clive Greenwood, described as having the ‘safest pair of hands in this sector’ and specialises in disputes and litigation within the financial services sector and frequently litigates before the courts in London and Belfast. The capabilities of the department have been bolstered by the arrival of Chris Hallinan who joined in July 2023 from Addleshaw Goddard. He brings with him a wealth of experience handling non-contentious and professional services regulatory matters including transactions, restructuring, regulatory approval, and governance matters. Michael Burd concentrates on contentious matters including litigation, arbitration, and agreements, while head of the investigations team Karen Baxter focuses on allegations of wrongdoing and professional misconduct. Other key practitioners include Frances Simm, Eleanor Diamond, Nicholas Hadaway, and Fergus Payne.

Forming part of the employment, immigration and reward practice, Lewis Silkin‘s senior executives group is a popular choice among clients in the financial services sector. Its expertise lies in the negotiation of packages for significant entries and exits, FCA regulation, high-value team moves and fiduciary duties. Nicholas Hadaway oversees the practice and is a trusted adviser on sensitive senior management departures. Richard Miskella handles exit negotiations, Toni Lorenzo is heavily involved in providing advice surrounding the protection of business interests and Tarun Tawakley is active in the technology and start-ups sectors. Laetitia Cooke and Sarah McWhinney, who was promoted to partner in March 2024, are additional names to note.