Mr Richard Welfare > Hogan Lovells International LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells International LLP has invested heavily in its dedicated, global commercial practice, which includes a strong regulatory offering which has particular strength in the technology, life sciences and biochemical sectors. Beyond a significant list of pharma players in its client roster, the group are frequently engaged by leading sporting, automotive, transport, financial services and food and drink entities, advising on sponsorship and partnership agreements, trademark licensing and supply agreements, as well as outsourcing and distribution arrangements. The firm are enjoying continued work with the British Paralympics, a relationship that started on a pro bono basis, and has led team head Richard Welfare to act on the sponsorship, logistics, hotel and hub site agreements in preparation for the Paris Games in 2024. An experienced practitioner well-versed in advising high profile events, campaigns and individuals, Welfare leads the group alongside the ‘brilliant’ Penny Powell who has been the key player in the group’s ever expanding pharmaceutical and life sciences mandates. John Salmon spearheads the firm’s IT and tech offering, with far-reaching expertise that encompasses blockchain initiatives and NFTs, whilst counsel Oliver Wilson has a strong, established relationship with Sport England, as well as being at the forefront of the group’s content platform work. Counsel Louise Crawford is a go-to for regulatory and data advice.

The health and safety practice at Hogan Lovells International LLP is well-equipped to handle high-profile health and safety matters across a broad range of industries. The team handles numerous coroner’s inquests and criminal prosecutions. A key example of such is its representation of Pret a Manger following the death of a customer after the consumption of a dairy-contaminated ‘dairy-free’ labelled product. The team also provides non-contentious compliance advice on a variety of issues. The practice is co-headed by Richard Welfare and Claire Lipworth ; Lipworth is leading on matters such as the inquest into the 2017 Manchester Arena attack on behalf of bereaved families, alongside ‘outstanding’ expert counsel Helen Boniface.

Sponsorship and partnership agreements for sponsors, competition rights holders and team competitors across football, golf, F1 and the Paralympics are frequent mandates for Hogan Lovells International LLP‘s interdisciplinary sports team. Richard Welfare, who heads up the practice, is regularly supported by IP and TMT specialist Sahira Khwaja. Penny Powell is a name to note for motorsport-related M&A instructions, while head of the real estate practice Daniel Norris is also a key contact.