Firm Profile > Capital Law Limited > Cardiff, Wales
Capital Law Limited Offices
CAPITAL BUILDING
TYNDALL STREET
CARDIFF
CF10 4AZ
Wales
Capital Law Limited > The Legal 500 Rankings
Commercial litigation Tier 1
Led by the 'highly experienced and technically excellent' Stephen Meade, Capital Law Limited 's 15-strong team has the critical mass to handle a broad spectrum of litigation, which runs the gamut from corporate disputes through to high-stakes public law matters. The firm has developed an excellent reputation in the healthcare sector and continues to pick up a significant flow of work for the British Medical Association, including some high-profile judicial review matters. The 'commercial and effective' Andrew Brown is well regarded in the third party funding market and was central to the establishment of the firm's own litigation fund, Capital Dispute Finance. Nicola Mead-Batten is praised for her 'lateral thinking' and puts this to good effect on public law-related disputes, in particular. Philip Jones regularly handles GP partnership disputes, as part of his broad ranging offering.
Practice head(s):
Stephen Meade
Other key lawyers:
Andrew Brown; Philip Jones; Wayne Beynon; Nicola Mead-Batten; Guto Llewelyn
Testimonials
‘A welcoming practice that makes the client feel at ease.’
‘The team is strong and appears to work together well.’
‘Produced a good strategic route map of the process.’
‘Wayne Beynon and Philip Jones are always available for contact, and both have a practical approach and give the impression that they are looking for quick and appropriate solutions rather than trying to increase billing.’
‘Andrew Brown and Guto Llewellyn are very commercial with lots of business sense.’
‘Nicola Mead-Batten is fiercely intelligent but also very approachable.’
Key clients
Roadchef (Employee Benefits Trustees Limited)
Will David
DJ Litts (Firearms) Ltd
Hartley Pensions Trustees Limited and Hartley Pensions Limited
Cardiff City Football Club
Enterprise Insurance Company Plc (in liquidation)
British Medical Association
British Airwaysx
British Medical Association – Bawa Garba
Corporate and commercial Tier 1
The ‘entrepreneurial and pragmatic’ team at Capital Law Limited provides 'very commercial advice' across public company M&A and private equity work, both locally and outside of Wales. Formerly in-house at 3i, ‘responsive and accessible’ senior partner Duncan Macintosh has superb insight into work for sponsors and investee companies, and is a key member of the team that also includes Alys Carlton and Tom Kelleher, both of whom handle most of the day-to-day mandates and co-lead the corporate department. Associate Laura Spendiff has a flourishing reputation in the SME space, and has a focus on early-stage investment work and spin-out and venture capital investments.
Practice head(s):
Alys Carlton; Tom Kelleher
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Very well respected, advising on M&A transactions with very strong credentials in private equity.’
‘Duncan Macintosh is a class act who has seen it all‘
‘The very well respected and extremely experienced Tom Kelleher is one of the stand out corporate lawyers in the region, especially for private equity work‘
‘Tom Kelleher is level headed and unflappable‘
‘The very approachable Alys Carlton is an excellent corporate lawyer, with specific expertise of advising management teams.’
‘Alys Carlton excels in private equity matters and has a great network in London and South Wales‘
Key clients
WestBridge Capital
Development Bank of Wales
Cairngorm Capital
NCL Technology Ventures
Cardiff City Football Club
British Medical Association
DevOpsGroup Limited
Admiral Group plc (via its main trading subsidiary, EUI Limited)
PCI Pharma Services
Veezu Holdings
Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 1
Capital Law Limited provides an integrated service to debtors, creditors and IPs by virtue of a strong litigation and a debt recovery facility. Able to leverage his broader commercial litigation prowess, team head Philip Jones has a particular strength at handling contentious insolvency matters, including as it relates to fraud cases and directors' duties claims.
Practice head(s):
Philip Jones; Duncan Macintosh
Key clients
Menzies LLP
Deloitte LLP
Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP
Energist Limited
Grant Thornton
Development Bank of Wales
Brian and Dolly Pickering
Spindogs
Anthony and Andrea Lewis
Intellectual property Tier 1
Capital Law Limited provides a wide range of contentious and non-contentious expertise to media and sports clients, as well as public/third sector entities. The 'excellent' Wayne Beynon specialises in IP litigation and regularly represents clients seeking to enforce their IPR, including on patent, trade mark and passing off infringement claims.
Practice head(s):
Wayne Beynon
Other key lawyers:
Guto Llewelyn
Key clients
Pixsy Inc.
Daydream Education
Handmade Films Group
International Greetings UK
Ebeauty
DevOpsGuys
Royal Mint
British Medical Association
Tenovus Cancer Care
The Waterfront Conference Company
Media and entertainment Tier 1
Headed by solicitor Fiona Peet, Capital Law Limited is one of only a few firms in Wales with a standalone media and entertainment practice. Formerly in-house at a local production company, Peet has effectively leveraged this industry knowledge to provide a strong service to clients from the film and TV industries on their commercial contracts, including the drafting of production/development agreements. Wayne Beynon also often advises clients in the sector on IP issues.
Practice head(s):
Fiona Peet
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Infinity Creative Media
Smorgasbord
S4C
Handmade Films
Influence Digital
University of South Wales
International Greetings
Rescape Innovations
Gritty Realism Productions
Orchard Media
Sport Tier 1
Leveraging the firm's litigation and IP credentials in particular, Capital Law Limited represents clubs and governing bodies (primarily within the rugby, football, cricket and golf spheres) across a range of disputes, commercial matters and employment issues. Commercial litigator Wayne Beynon regularly handles sports-related disputes, ranging from contractual claims, IP issues relating to team kit and/or sponsorship agreements, governance issues and player contracts.
Practice head(s):
Wayne Beynon
Other key lawyers:
Guto Llewelyn; David Lewis
Key clients
Cardiff City Football Club
Cardiff Blues
Golf Union of Wales
Glamorgan Cricket Club
Halpin Sports
Pontypridd Town Association Football Club
UK Anti-Doping
Debt recovery Tier 2
Led by 'personable and pragmatic' senior associate Guto Llewelyn, Capital Law Limited's six-strong team handles debt recovery work for corporate clients of the firm, as well as receiving regular referral work from accountants, insolvency practitioners and membership organisations. The team is praised for its 'transparent and commercial debt recovery offering' which sees matters handled on a case-by-case basis and not through an automated system managed by a paralegal. Clients seeking the recovery of larger debts can also potentially access the firm's own litigation fund - Capital Dispute Finance.
Practice head(s):
Guto Llewelyn
Other key lawyers:
Philip Jones; Andrew Brown; Stephen Meade
Key clients
Cardiff City Football Club
Cardiff Blues RFC
MSS Group
Smart Solutions (Recruitment) Limited
Sonovate Limited
Menzies LLP
Doyle Davies Limited
Skillcert Limited
The Westdale Press Limited
MEWA Textil-Service AG & Co
Employment Tier 2
Capital Law Limited maintains a significant presence in the employment field, particularly in relation to contentious work - where it is noted for its 'strategic and tactical advice' for both employers and employees across issues ranging from disability discrimination to unfair dismissal, despite the departure towards the end of 2018 of former team head Nia Cooper and Iestyn Morris for in-house roles. On the non-contentious front, in addition to handling ongoing day-to-day employment support for corporate clients of the firm, it also regularly handles major strategic matters, including TUPE issues associated with business reorganisations. Team head Richard Thomas excels at trade union and labour relations law.
Practice head(s):
Richard Thomas
Other key lawyers:
Sarah Austin; Mary Goldsbrough; Jennifer Pinder; David Lewis
Key clients
British Medical Association
Sega Europe Limited
University of South Wales
Dow Silicones UK Limited
Smart Solutions (Recruitment) Limited
MTR Crossrail
Panasonic Manufacturing Limited
WestBridge Capital LLP
Welsh Government
Newport City Homes
Immigration Tier 2
Capital Law Limited excels at handling business immigration matters for standalone clients, as well as on behalf of the firm's broader corporate client base. The team has a particular specialism advising employers on becoming and retaining sponsor status, as well as on tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system. In light of the recent political turmoil, another recent area of activity has been advising companies with large EU workforces on the implications of Brexit. Senior associate Jennifer Pinder is recommended.
Practice head(s):
Richard Thomas
Other key lawyers:
Alex Christen; Jennifer Pinder
Key clients
Graig Shipping Plc
Creditsafe Business Solutions Limited
Ioma UK Limited
SRK Consulting (UK) Limited
Sigma Systems Limited
Garcia Integrale Consulting Limited
Cass Hayward LLP
Upstream Works Software Ltd
Sonovate Ltd
Falko Regional Aircraft Limited
IT and telecoms Tier 2
'Great generalists, who can access in-depth help if needed', Capital Law Limited handles a significant amount of IT and telecoms work utilising commercial and litigation lawyers at the firm with the requisite sector knowledge. The scope of the work is broad and includes advice on IT outsourcing agreements, GDPR training and compliance, and domain name registration strategies.
Professional negligence Tier 2
Capital Law Limited 'approaches matters with ingenuity and expertise', in negligence claims brought against a number of professions, including solicitors, accountants and surveyors. The 'commercial and effective' Andrew Brown has particular third party litigation funding expertise and continues to run numerous professional negligence matters through the firm's own fund - Capital Dispute Finance. 'One to watch', associate Lucy Emanuel 'has already amassed considerable experience across the business end of the professional negligence field', and regularly handles claimant work against accountants, auditors and insolvency practitioners.
Practice head(s):
Stephen Meade and Andrew Brown
Other key lawyers:
Philip Jones; Lucy Emanuel
Testimonials
‘Practical and cost-effective, founded on a wealth of experience and technical knowledge.’
‘A very experienced and competent professional negligence team who are familiar with hard-nosed commercial litigation plus the various options for funding such litigation.’
‘Philip Jones’ down-to-earth and approachable style, belies a wealth of litigation experience and legal knowledge.’
‘Lucy Emanuel is very smart, efficient and easy to deal with.’
Key clients
DJ Litts (Firearms) Ltd (in liquidation)
Howard Tenens
Hartley Pension
British Medical Association
Mr and Mrs Pickering
Deloitte
Public sector Tier 2
Jointly headed by Jon Ely and Nicola Mead-Batten, Capital Law Limited 's four-partner team has an 'excellent appreciation of the Welsh public sector', and continues to pick up an increased flow of work in the area by dint of its appointment on to the National Procurement Services Solicitors framework. The team is also active in public sector-related work outside of Wales and this was recently underscored by the firm's appointment to the Crown Commercial Services panel, enabling it to handle work throughout the UK. Mead-Batten has 'broad experience across a wide range of public sector and regulatory matters' and is particularly noted for her administrative and judicial review expertise. Senior associate Rhiannon Holtham has a strong reputation for handling procurement and state aid matters. The arrival in September 2018 of senior associate Trish D’Souza from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP strengthens the firm's offering in the education space, in particular. Jeremy Williams departed in March 2018 to set up his own legal consultancy practice.
Practice head(s):
Jon Ely and Nicola Mead-Batten
Other key lawyers:
Rhiannon Holtham; Trish D’Souza
Testimonials
The firm provides a pragmatic approach to finding solutions and legal risk
Capital Law are full service proposition with a developing public sector client base
Nicola Mead-Batten combines a formidable depth of knowledge of regulatory practice and procedure with a delightful sense of humour
Key clients
The Royal Mint
Welsh Government
Welsh Language Commissioner
Future Generations Commissioner
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Caerphilly County Borough Council
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Bridgend County Borough Council
Solicitors Regulation Authority
Gambling Commission
UK Anti-Doping
Banking and finance Tier 3
Although it remains best-known for its property finance prowess, under the leadership of Christopher Agius, Capital Law Limited 's eight-strong team has successfully expanded the scope of its practice to include a growing amount of standalone corporate finance work, in addition to general ongoing banking work for the firm's roster of corporate clients. Associate Christopher Lewis also assists on a significant amount of the firm's property finance matters and has been a key practitioner responsible for the firm's growing presence in the corporate lending space.
Practice head(s):
Christopher Agius
Other key lawyers:
Christopher Lewis; Huw Thomas
Key clients
Santander UK Plc
Hodge Bank
Svenska Handelsbanken
Royal Bank of Scotland
Unity Trust Bank
Allied Irish Bank
M5 Associated Limited
RBS Social & Community Capital
Development Bank of Wales
Charity Bank Limited
HSBC Bank
Barclays Bank
Metro Bank
Shawbrook Bank
Commercial property Tier 3
Led by Leanne O’Brien, Capital Law Limited 's four-partner team provides 'commercial and pragmatic advice' to a range of private and public sector stakeholders, including investors, developers and financiers, primarily on local real estate projects. Working closely with the firm's construction team, the firm is also increasingly active advising on renewable energy-related real estate matters.
Practice head(s):
Leanne O’Brien
Other key lawyers:
Justin Mason; Jon Ely
Testimonials
‘The team has a good understanding of property-related matters.’
‘Jon Ely is very capable, knowledgeable and quick to respond when required.’
Key clients
Welsh Government
Inmarsat Global
Howard Tenens
Associated British Ports
Cognatum Environ Developments
University of South Wales
Valleys to Coast Housing Association
Memoria Limited
Gan Plc
Land Securities Group Plc
Construction Tier 3
Now headed by Stuart Pearson following the departure of Jeremy Williams in April 2018 to establish his own consultancy firm, Capital Law Limited continues to develop a strong practice, particularly in relation to the construction aspects of energy and infrastructure projects. This particular area of focus was also recently enhanced following the arrival in November 2018 of associate Kate Evans from Stephens Scown LLP, who herself has a niche focus on renewables-related construction matters. The team typically represents either the central government or a local authority in such matters, although it is by no means absent on the private sector front, with clients including contractors and developers.
Practice head(s):
Stuart Pearson
Other key lawyers:
Kate Evans
Testimonials
A relatively new player into the market who punch above their weight and are getting instructions which other larger more established firms are envious of
Stuart Pearson is a real gentle giant, who just gets his head down and gets the work done.
Key clients
Welsh Government
Caerphilly County Borough Council
The Royal Mint
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Bridgend College
University of South Wales
Howard Tenens
Intelle Construction
Development Bank of Wales
Hodge Limited
Capital Law Limited > Firm Profile
Capital is a commercial law firm and consultancy business.
Working nationally and internationally from its base in Wales, Capital’s work takes many forms and spans different legal departments. Its lawyers and consultants are diverse and highly experienced, with one thing in common: a shared expectation of brilliance.
Capital specialises in providing legal and professional services to trading organisations throughout the UK, Europe, and beyond. The firm’s main practice areas are employment, property, corporate and commercial, and commercial disputes. It works with both public and private sectors for a wide range of clients: from multinationals to tech start-ups.
It’s the only firm in Wales to have an integrated management consultancy business and – through Consulegis, the international network of lawyers – it can support clients anywhere in the world.
Ultimately, Capital has one purpose: to help others succeed.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Corporate and Commercial | Tom Kelleher | t.kelleher@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 445 |
| Commercial Litigation | Stephen Meade | s.meade@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 475 073 |
| Commercial Property | Leanne O'Brien | l.obrien@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 417 |
| Banking and Finance | Christopher Agius | c.agius@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 477 |
| Intellectual Property | Wayne Beynon | w.beynon@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 414 |
| Commercial Litigation | Andrew Brown | a.brown@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 420 |
| Corporate and Commercial | Marlies Hoecherl | m.hoecherl@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 461 |
| Commercial Disputes | Philip Jones | p.jones@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 449 |
| Corporate and Commercial | Duncan Macintosh | d.macintosh@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 463 |
| Commercial Discputes | Christopher Nott | c.nott@capitallaw.co.uk | 07850 142 747 |
| Managing Partner | Elin Pinnell | e.pinnell@capitallaw.co.uk | 07870 650 707 |
| Employment and Immigration | Richard Thomas | r.thomas@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 436 |
| Employment and Immigration | Sarah Austin | s.austin@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 456 |
| Public Sector | Nicola Mead-Batten | n.mead-batten@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 401 |
| Construction, Energy & Projects | Stuart Perason | s.pearson@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 498 |
| Education | Trish D'Souza | t.dsouza@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 492 |
| Commercial | Maria Coggins | m.coggins@capitallaw.co.uk | 02920 474 405 |
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