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Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) > London, England > Firm Profile

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Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services)
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EC4A 2DY
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Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) > The Legal 500 Rankings

Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market Tier 1

Following its 2021 combination with Memery Crystal LLP (now a sister brand handling non-contentious, advisory and transactional matters), Rosenblatt houses sector specialisms in financial services, partnerships, natural resources, retail and leisure, along with private wealth, international trade, and media and entertainment. The ‘incredibly capable‘ senior partner Tania MacLeod leads the dispute resolution practice, which showcases ‘litigation-savvy‘ Anthony Field; Danielle Carr, whose experience includes obtaining urgent injunctive relief and freezing orders; and Dean Nicholls, an expert in banking, finance, director and shareholder disputes, and professional negligence claims. Also integral to the group are commercial litigator Justin Nimmo; business, commercial and contractual disputes specialist Laura Clatworthy; Mark Whelan, who ‘immediately sees how a case will evolve‘; and the ‘stellar‘ Simon Walton.

Leading individuals

Mark Whelan – Rosenblatt

Practice head(s):

Tania MacLeod

Other key lawyers:

Anthony Field; Danielle Carr; Dean Nicholls; Justin Nimmo; Laura Clatworthy; Mark Whelan; Simon Walton; Harvey Rands

Testimonials

‘No client could possibly ask for more committed and determined legal representatives than those at Rosenblatt. The lengths they will go to in fighting their client’s corner are quite extraordinary. They are also all lovely people, and a joy to work with under even the most difficult conditions.’

‘Tania MacLeod’s strategic reading of a courtroom is second to none. She is an incredibly capable and experienced litigator.‘

‘Mark Whelan has an enviable and loyal client following. He has highly sensitive commercial antennae and immediately sees how a case will evolve over time, which allows him to make innovative and effective strategic calls.‘

‘Anthony Field is very pleasant to work with- thoughtful, resourceful and very litigation-savvy. He is the essential wise voice in any litigation team.‘

‘Justin Nimmo – indefatigable and impossible to put off the scent, Justin will roll up his sleeves and fight his client’s corner as if his life depended upon it.‘

‘Danielle Carr is extremely responsive and engaged.’

‘Simon Walton is stellar – he really understands which fights to pick and which to compromise on – very commercial in his approach and diligent for his clients. I’ve never known a solicitor fight for their clients’ interests and positions as hard as Simon.’

‘Dean Nicholls is a great solicitor.‘

Key clients

Gregor Fisken Limited

Crystal Amber Fund

ED&F Man Capital Markets

Moke International

Caraibcar

Berlin Hyp

Work highlights

  • Acting for Bilal Khalifeh, a UK-domiciled Lebanese businessperson, in a claim against Blom Bank for the return of his life savings.
  • Acting for Corbin & King in successfully fighting off a High Court challenge brought by its majority shareholder to prevent it repaying senior debt.
  • Acting for ED&F Man Capital Markets in the defence of an approximately £1.5bn claim brought by the Danish tax authority in the Commercial Court against approximately 100 defendants for the recovery of Danish dividend tax refunds.

Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting Tier 2

Described as ‘agile and commercial’, the team at Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) regularly assists market-leading clients in both online and land-based gambling, lotteries, and governments on a range of domestic and cross-jurisdictional matters. Practice head Carl Rohsler has significant experience advising regulators around the world, as well as working closely on with high-profile law firms seeking advice on complex gambling matters. Lesley Gregory supports the team with expertise in capital markets and M&A work with public and private companies in the gaming sector. Commercial, IP, and technology specialist Jonathan Riley is also known for his deep knowledge of project structuring, shareholders’ agreements, and joint ventures, as well as anti-bribery and consumer protection regulations.

Hall of Fame

Carl Rohsler –Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services)

Practice head(s):

Carl Rohsler

Other key lawyers:

Lesley Gregory; Jonathan Riley

Testimonials

‘Carl Rohsler is the most knowledgeable gaming lawyer I know.’

‘It was a joy to brainstorm with him, and – notably – we each modified our provisional opinions having taken on board a contrary view advanced by the other. It is only rarely that I have enjoyed a partnership working with an instructing solicitor as productive as this.’

‘Agile and commercial with industry expertise/good understanding of the business and its needs.’

Key clients

ITV plc

Sorare SAS

Silver Point Capital

Leap Gaming

Jumbo Interactive/Gatherwell

DFS Middle East LLC

Papaya Gaming

The Health Lottery

888.com

STV Group plc

Telegraph Media Group

Gaming Realms (Slingo.com/Pocket Fruity/X Factor Games)

Fulham FC

Annexio (LottoGo)

Union Jaxx

Avantage Entertainment

Buzz Bingo

Goldchip Gaming

Metric Gaming

Meridian Bet

Work highlights

  • Advising Silver Point Capital on the gambling aspects of the acquisition of the European and African casino businesses of Caesars Entertainment UK.
  • Advising STV, Jumbo Interactive and another client on the acquisition or disposal of External Lottery Manager operators.
  • Advised Sorare, the unicorn NFT football card trading company on a challenge to the legality of its operation by the UK Gambling Commission.

Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – small-mid cap Tier 3

Focusing on handling ECM transactions for international companies, Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) has expertise advising on listings on the Main Market and AIM, secondary fundraisings and dual listings. The firm’s sector strengths include the pharmaceuticals and life sciences, technology, natural resources and gaming industries, as well as a particular niche in the expanding cannabis market. Nick Davis is practice head and specialises in the cannabis, natural resources and technology sectors, with experience in London Stock Exchange and AIM transactions.

Leading individuals

Nick Davis –Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services)

Hall of Fame

Lesley Gregory – Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services)

Practice head(s):

Nick Davis

Other key lawyers:

Kieran Stone

Testimonials

‘Memery Crystal’s independent, partner-led approach stands out from its competitors, combined with its depth of knowledge and experience, particularly for a firm of its size. The firm‘s priority is to its clients, meaning the team’s pragmatic and flexible approach, allied with its technical expertise ensures that the client’s goals are prioritised.’

‘Partners Nick Davis and Kieran Stone embody this approach, leading deals and differentiating themselves from their competitors with their focused, open and realistic approach, technical knowledge and ability to deliver a deal in line with what was promised.’

Key clients

Capital Partners

Yamana Gold

Cordel Group

Intuitive Investment Group

Graft Polymer (UK)

Shanta Gold

Taseko Mines

GAN plc

Gaming Realms

88 Energy

Kore Potash

Caldeonia Mining

Intelligent Ultrasound

Pure Gold

MOD Resources

Valeura Energy

VAALCO

Tethyan Resources

Kropz

Danakali

Petra Diamonds

Eneraqua Technologies

AFC Energy

Brave Bison Group

GreenRoc Mining

Zenova Group

MGC Pharmaceuticals

tinyBuild

Pelatro

Rainbow Rare Earths

Rambler Metals and Mining

Tlou Energy

Panmure Gordon

Cenkos Securities

Hannam Partners

Turner Pope Investments

Hybridian

Allenby Capital

Stifel

Berenberg

Tennyson Securities

Optiva Securities

Singer Capital Markets

Spark Advisory

Strand Hanson

Work highlights

  • Advising MGC Pharmaceuticals on the UK’s first-ever listing of a medicinal cannabis business on the Main Market.
  • Advising tinyBuild, a US-based leading video game developer and publisher on its admission to AIM and £154.4m oversubscribed placing.
  • Advising Zeus Capital as Nominated Advisor and Broker on Revolution Beauty’s £300m placing and admission to AIM.

Corporate and commercial > M&A: smaller deals, up to £50m Tier 3

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services)’s M&A team has particular strengths in the professional services, technology, real estate, wellness, gaming/gambling, financial services and natural resources sectors. Team head Nick Alfillé specialises in M&A for both private and public companies, private equity, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. Lesley Gregory has over 30 years’ experience in handling international M&A transactions, acting for UK-based clients acquiring companies across a wide range of jurisdictions as well as overseas companies making public or private acquisitions within the UK.

Leading individuals

Lesley Gregory –Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services)

Practice head(s):

Nick Alfillé

Other key lawyers:

Lesley Gregory; Andrew Titmas; Greg Scott; Jon Lovitt; Christopher Allen; Melanie Belford; Natalie Georgiou

Testimonials

‘Strong commercial focus, with advice always balanced between legal best practice and what makes sense in the real world. Solution driven approach, rather than rigid. Responsive and strong communicators.’

‘Nick Alfille is approachable, commercial, clear in communication, and manages expectation well. His approach has helped navigate a couple of deals for us and overcome issues along the way.’

Key clients

Celonis

Curaleaf

Vitality CBD

Shareholders of Ridgeway Partners Holdings Limited

RSK Group

Silver Point Capital

Telford Homes

Marmalade Game Studio

BTC Africa S.A. (AZA Finance)

Gemserv

Brave Bison plc

Global Mentors Group

Next Frontier Brands

Songtradr

Gaming Realms

Work highlights

  • Advising RSK Group, a global leader in the delivery of sustainable solutions, on c. 25 acquisitions overt a year.
  • Advising Vitality CBD on its £10.2m acquisition by CSE/AQSE-listed Yooma Wellness via the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Yooma Europe Limited.
  • Advising Telford Homes on their partnership with Catalyst, one of the UK’s leading housing associations, for the Capital Interchange Way development in Brentford, West London.

Real estate > Residential property Tier 3

Nicola Kravitz leads the practice at Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) that handles the full range of real estate issues for its clients that include high-net-worth individuals and family offices as well as developers, banks, retailers, property owners and asset managers. Victoria Lowe has recently left the group and is now at Kingsley Napley LLP.

Practice head(s):

Nicola Kravitz

Testimonials

‘We receive very speedy responses and the individuals dealing with our business make us aware of potential problems that are not necessarily apparent when we agree terms. The senior lawyers are extremely competent. They also act very speedily’.

‘We receive immediate responses and from years of experience we have not found a better firm. Nicola Kravitz who heads the team with whom we deal is outstandingly capable and in disputes we have not found anyone better’.

‘I have always trusted the team at Memery Crystal to deliver when referring them to my private clients. The firm is reliable, respectable and honourable company and the lawyers are exceptional’.

 

Key clients

Telford Homes

Gage Properties UK

Leathams

PPR Estates

Luxgrove Capital Partners

Dandi Living

Countryside Properties (UK)

Work highlights

  • Advising a private client in relation to the c.£20m acquisition of a penthouse in Marylebone.
  • Advising a private client on the purchase, charge, lease extension, license to alter, and onward sale of 10 residential flats in West London.
  • Advising Gage Properties on a £15m loan from Hilltop Credit Partners for the acquisition and development of nine high-end units within the reputable Taplow Riverside development by Berkeley Homes.

Employment > Senior executives Tier 4

Known for its expertise in negotiating complex exit arrangements, Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) also handles employment disputes, including discrimination matters. Advisory and transactional work is the firm’s bread and butter, representing clients from a range of sectors, notably in the financial services and private equity spaces. The ‘experienced, strategic and clever‘ Stephen Ravenscroft leads the team which was boosted in 2021 by the arrival of Michelle Chance, who handles employers and senior executives work.

Practice head(s):

Stephen Ravenscroft

Other key lawyers:

Michelle Chance

Testimonials

‘Committed, focus on a good outcome for their clients, realistic.’

‘Stephen Ravenscroft: huge experienced, strategic, clever, great with clients.’

Projects, energy and natural resources > Mining and minerals Tier 4

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) draws on corporate, real estate, banking and finance and commercial practitioners to provide a broad service to clients. Its main focus is on equity capital markets transactions and listings on the Main Market and AIM. Nick Davis and Michael Dawes; Davis is on the AIM Advisory Board of the London Stock Exchange; and Dawes has over 25 years’ experience in ECM and M&A.

Practice head(s):

Nick Davis; Michael Dawes

Other key lawyers:

Kieran Stone; Melanie Talbot

Testimonials

‘I like the fact that I work directly with the senior individuals who can interpret my requirements and ensure their team doesn’t waste time (and my money) on unnecessary work’.

‘They clearly understand the mining and minerals sector’.

‘Kieran Stone is our relationship partner and is very commercially orientated’.

‘I find our discussions don’t get side-tracked by theoretical considerations that don’t really represent a risk to our business’.

‘Memery Crystal’s independent, partner-led approach stands out from its competitors, combined with its depth of knowledge and experience, particularly for a firm of its size’. 

‘The firm’s priority is to its clients – meaning the team’s pragmatic and flexible approach, allied with its technical expertise ensures that the client’s goals are prioritised’. 

‘They lead deals and differentiate themselves from their competitors with their focused, open and realistic approach, technical knowledge and ability to deliver a deal in line with what was promised’. 

Key clients

Yamana Gold

Capital Limited

Shanta Gold

Taseko Mines

Kore Potash

Rainbow Rare Earths

Rambler Metal and Mining

PureGold Mining

Kropz

Petra Diamonds

Tethyan Resources

GreenRoc Mining

Work highlights

  • Advising Greenland-focused GreenRoc Mining on its AIM listing.
  • Advising TSX-listed Canadian gold miner PureGold on a secondary fundraise of C$25m.
  • Advising Capital Limited on multiple financing matters.

Real estate > Construction: non-contentious Tier 4

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) has a primarily purchaser-led construction practice, acting on matters in the residential and commercial development, energy and hospitality sectors; the team is experienced in a range of contract forms. Joanne Kelly heads the practice, with significant expertise in advising developers, contractors and sub-contractors on procurement routes, as well as additional experience in wind projects. James Ashwin focuses on development finance, with experience acting for institutional development lenders.

Practice head(s):

Joanne Kelly

Other key lawyers:

James Ashwin

Testimonials

‘Joanne Kelly is an excellent lawyer, understanding the drivers for businesses and translating those into valuable advice and a practical approach to matters.’

‘The people are excellent, and very strong in their areas of knowledge. They provide very fast responses and are a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Knowledge of industry, contracting methods and appropriate contracts. Good communication skills and easy to work with.’

‘Stand-out partner is Joanne Kelly and associate James Ashwin.’

‘Memery Crystal have a hands-on and pragmatic approach to our matters, being realistic about their fee structuring and recognising what is needed to get the job done.’

‘Joanne Kelly is a very professional, pragmatic construction lawyer who knows the industry well and is always very balanced in her advice and approach.’

‘A top quality construction practice.’

‘Joanne Kelly is a fantastic lawyer. She is calm under pressure and has top level attention to detail. She is also extremely commercially aware and understands her clients needs.’

Key clients

Telford Homes

Nordex Energy

Global Holdings Management UK

Shiva Hotels

Big Yellow Construction Company

Saracens Rugby Club

Ashtrom Properties UK

ASK Partners

Gage Properties UK

Frontier Estates

Coven Energy

WKE (Middlesbrough)

Work highlights

  • Advising Telford Homes in relation to the £28.3m acquisition of the Perfume Factory site in North Acton from Essential Living and further, in a £91m forward-funding arrangement with Realstar to deliver a landmark build-to-rent (BTR) scheme consisting of 238 units at the same site.
  • Advising Shiva Hotels, a multiple hotel owner with sites mainly in Central London, on all their current hotel refurbishments.
  • Advising Saracens in relation to the £23m redevelopment of the West Stand at Allianz Park.

Real estate > Property litigation Tier 4

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) has a full service property litigation practice. Its clients include an array of entities, including investors, developers, banks, retailers, property owners and asset managers. The practice is led by Richard Evans who advises clients on a wide range of matters relating to breach of covenants, rent reviews, boundary disputes, rent recovery and forfeiture. The team has been strengthened by the firm’s recent combination with Rosenblatt – that deal has seen experienced litigator Caroline DeLaney join the team. Liam Bell was promoted to partner in July 2021.

Practice head(s):

Richard Evans

Other key lawyers:

Caroline DeLaney; Liam Bell

Key clients

ASDA Stores Limited

Blue Diamond UK

British Garden Centres

Chailey Homes

Charterhouse Group

Dandi Living

Freshwater Group of Companies

Lordsgate Properties Limited London Relay Limited

Samba London Limited (SushiSamba)

St. Modwen Properties

The Mall Shopping Centre Group

The Sapcote Group

The Wooldridge Partnership

Travis Perkins Plc

Newmark Properties

V-Fund

Universal Consolidated Group

International Caledonian Assets Group

The Max Barney Estate Yes Telford Homes

Work highlights

  • Acted on behalf of The Mall Shopping Centre Group on claims valued at over £2m against high street retailers including Cineworld, Nando’s, Subway, and Claire’s Accessories, including extensive advice on Covid moratorium restrictions.
  • Advised Chailey Homes on all matters arising out of its acquisition and development of land for house building, with a particular emphasis on contractual purchase and option disputes.
  • Advised British Garden Centres, Blue Diamond UK and Hillier Garden Centres on all contentious aspects of their respective garden centre portfolios.

Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas Tier 5

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) handles transactional and advisory work for a range of energy companies and draws on expertise from its corporate, disputes, real estate, construction, technology and employment teams to provide a holistic service to clients. Nick Davis and Michael Dawes head the practice.

Practice head(s):

Nick Davis; Michael Dawes

Other key lawyers:

Lesley Gregory; Stephen Ravenscroft; Joanne Kelly

Key clients

Aramco Overseas Company

Nordex Energy

Afentra plc (formerly Sterling Energy plc)

Strand Hanson, Tennyson Securities, and Optiva Securities in relation to Advance Energy

Coven Energy

WKE (Middlesbrough)

Zephyr Energy

Turner Pope for Sound Enery

Tlou Energy

Rathlin Energy

Gulf Keystone Petroleum

VAALCO

Valeura Energy

Work highlights

  • Advised long-standing client 88 Energy on a successful fundraising to domestic and international investors raising A$10m.
  • Advising the European business of Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, in relation to a range of employment matters.
  • Advised Afentra plc (formerly Sterling Energy plc) an upstream oil and gas company listed on the AIM.

Real estate > Commercial property: investment Tier 5

Following the acquisition of Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) by RBG Holdings in April 2021, the real estate team welcomed ‘standout partner’ John Aynsley, who now leads the practice, and Matthew Hind from sister brand and dispute resolution specialist firm, Rosenblatt, in December 2021. Daniel Abrahams handles acquisitions and disposals, as well as development projects, pre-letting issues and financing transactions, while Nicola Kravitz is noted for her expertise in the retail sector. Other key members of the team include Alastair Moss and Victoria Lowe.

Practice head(s):

John Aynsley

Other key lawyers:

Daniel Abrahams; Nicola Kravitz; Alastair Moss; Victoria Lowe; Matthew Hind; David O’Dwyer

Testimonials

‘Excellent mid-level firm for the lower value investment transactions. Large and well resourced team.’

‘Very responsive and highly knowledgeable of our commercial needs and the wider market. Technically excellent at all levels of mainstream investment work. Strong approach on billing. John Aynsley leads team and is an excellent, all-round lawyer. Very responsive and extremely strong.’

‘John Aynsley, who is the standout partner we work with, is very responsive, commercial and understand our business and is willing to give a pragmatic view.’

‘They have the resources to address all needs and are able to move swiftly.’

‘The practice is unique, in that we always get dedicated service from a partner, all the way through a project.’

‘Victoria Lowe manages her team effectively and is always readily available.’

Key clients

Ashtrom Properties

ODC Management

Waste Knot Energy

Z. C Ronogil

Telford Homes

PPR Estates

Dandi Living

Luxgrove Capital Partners

Fairview New Homes

British Garden Centres

Wooldridge Group

DAO Estate

Blue Diamond

Blackbrooks Garden Centres

Arlington Advisors

GFZ

United Green

Maidenhead Aquatics

McDonalds

Lodha Group

Countryside

Canary Wharf Group

Rontec Roadside Retail

Leathams

Work highlights

  • Advising Ashtrom Properties UK on the £82m acquisition of No. 8 First Street and the £39.5m acquisition of Colmore Gate.
  • Advising on a joint venture, including Z. C. Ronogil on the purchase of the Luma Building and the sale of The Grimaldi Building.
  • Advising Countryside on the sale of a serviced land parcel to Anchor Housing at its flagship Rochester Riverside regeneration scheme.

Employment > Employers Tier 6

Following acquisition by RBH Holdings in 2021, Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) fields the transactional and employment advisory expertise of Stephen Ravenscroft, with the disputes capabilities of sister-firm Rosenblatt. The group has also added two partners, Sarah Glockler and Michelle Chance, to enhance its non-contentious HR offering, including disciplinary and grievance matters, and its growing financial services and US based client roster.

Practice head(s):

Stephen Ravenscroft

Other key lawyers:

Sarah Glockler; Michele Chance

Testimonials

‘Stephen Ravenscroft is technically excellent, very responsive and great at finding a balance between technical issues and commercial pragmatism.’

‘Very practical lawyers who are able to provide practical ready to use advice.’

‘Always meet deadlines – even when extremely short.’

‘Go above and beyond to support with excellent business acumen.’

‘Sarah Glockler is a real star of the employment bar linking tribunal and high court litigation. She gets the best results for claimants.’

‘The team was attentive and accessible at all times, very good at communicating clearly and prompt in dealing with issues in a very straightforward and timely manner.’

‘Stephen Ravenscroft was exceptionally impressive. He and his team were extremely thorough and collaborative throughout.’

‘Stephen Ravenscroft inspires confidence and I, as a client felt in safe hands at all times.’

Key clients

Norwex

Young Living

ToughBuilt Industries

Nitro Software

Sterling EMEA

Ashtrom Properties

Aramco Overseas Company

CyberArk

J O Hambro Capital Management

Gresham House

Atlas Air

MeetingZone

Windward

Tungsten Corporation

Arlington

Chariot Oil & Gas

Paced Group

NORD/LB

Atlas Air

Ridgeway Partners

Oakmont Construction

Trish McEvoy

ICAEW

Afentra (formerly Sterling Energy)

Smartspace Software

Delta Fitness

Hempoland

Dandi Living/York House Trading

Songtradr

Bangkok Bank

Unity Five

Broadcast Revolution

Work highlights

  • Advising the European business of Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, in relation to a range of employment matters.
  • Advising the EMEA business of Sterling, a  leader in background and identity services, on a wide variety of HR matters including in a number of European and Asia-Pacific jurisdictions.
  • Advising on the employment aspects of the acquisition by Mediobanca’s UK business Cairn Capital of Bybrook Capital.

Real estate > Property finance Tier 6

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) has a growing development finance offering, and advises clients on leveraged, syndicated, and high-yield financing matters. Matthew Lindsay is head of the practice with expertise in structured and mezzanine financing. Other notable team members include Rumit Nanji, who has experience in bridging and second charge lending, and William Heywood, who was promoted to partner in May 2021 and acts for a wide range of lenders.

Practice head(s):

Matthew Lindsay

Other key lawyers:

Rumit Nanji; William Heywood

Key clients

MBU Capital

Bowling Green Asset Management

Ashtrom Properties UK

ASK Partners

CPI Property Group

Zorin Finance

OakNorth Bank

Ziz Properties

Zenprop

EFG Bank

Z Hotels

Dandi Living

Luxgrove Capital Partners

Century Capital

DAO Estate

Work highlights

  • Advising ASK on a number of residential, commercial and mixed-use financings.
  • Advising Ashtrom in relation to the acquisition of No. 8 First Street.
  • Advising a private client on the £43m refinancing of three mixed-use properties on Great Portland Street in London’s West End.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design Tier 6

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services)‘s IP practice sits within the firm’s wider commercial, IP and technology practice, which recently added Chris Pulham, bolstering the firm’s non-contentious IP capabilities across software licensing arrangements and the IP-related aspects of emerging technologies. Carl Rohsler leads the practice, and regularly advises clients in the food and drink, technology and media, and cosmetics sectors in complex commercial and litigation matters.

Practice head(s):

Carl Rohsler

Other key lawyers:

Chris Pulham

Testimonials

‘We have a long-standing relationship with Memery Crystal and work together to represent many of its clients in relation to trade mark register searches, filing UK trade mark applications and filing/defending oppositions.’

‘What makes Memery Crystal unique is their comprehensive commercial knowledge and ability to quickly spot when a client needs external assistance, for example, specialist trade mark advice/support, and having the trusted contacts in place to provide that assistance.’

‘The firm is professional yet always approachable, which is refreshing.’

‘Carl Rohsler is a stand-out individual, with a sharp legal mind and a sense of humour to match. Carl is professional but relaxed with clients and a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

Telegraph Media Group

Aramco Overseas Company

ITV

Carabao

Songtradr Inc.

Gaming Realms

Oxford Innovation Park

Silver Point Capital

Metropolitan Gaming

Krow Communications

Taylor Mammon

Graft Polymer

Real Estate Management (UK) (the Shard)

Ultimate Tuner Limited

Outcomes Based Healthcare

Grow Group

Nutraformis

Mile High Laboratories

Imperial Pharma

Ingenta

Halo Group

Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)

The Office of Qualifications and Examination Regulations (Ofqual)

Avantage Entertainment

Immerse Learning

Kite Power System

Sustainable Marine Energy

Gulf Keystone Petroleum

Waste Knot Energy

Global Education Services

Artiq

Fremantle

The Health Lottery

Planet Art

Ridgeway Partners

Sellar Developments

Ultimate Tuner Limited

Jumbo International

Good Skin Days

Aurra Studios

Marmalade Game Studio

Live Tech Games

Effective Investing t/a UTIL

Wildman Project

Papaya Gaming

Robus Capital

STV

tinyBuild

Work highlights

  • Representing Songtradr, the leading music licensing and technology company, in very intense copyright and confidentiality proceedings in the High Court.
  • Advising Carabao on brand management issues including trade mark advice and a variety of international sponsorship arrangements.
  • Advising Graft Polymer (UK) plc on the management and development of its patent and trade mark portfolios and other IP rights.

Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 7

Corporate and commercial > Partnership

Firms to watch
Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services)‘s partnership work is led from its employment practice where Michelle Chance advises on a broad range of contentious partnership and LLP issues. These include team moves, partner exits and acquisitions of partnerships in addition to the gamut of related employment disputes.

Memery Crystal (part of RBG Legal Services) > Firm Profile

The firm: Founded in London in 1978, Memery Crystal is a multi-service London law firm. Commercially aware, entrepreneurial in spirit, international in outlook, and pragmatic in approach. It is especially well-known for its transactional, advisory and regulatory work advising successful businesses, their leaders and investors.  It is a recognised leader in a number of sectors, including natural resources, real estate, commercial, IP, and technology (CIPT), banking and finance, and retail and leisure.

In 2021 it became part of AIM listed professional services group RBG Holdings plc, and now forms the legal services division alongside sister brand disputes powerhouse Rosenblatt.

Types of work undertaken
Banking and finance: the banking and finance team includes leading experts from the fields of finance and real estate. It acts for some of the most active challenger banks and acquisitive investors and developers nationally and internationally. The team handles a variety of debt finance transactions for both borrowers and lenders, often involving cross-border security structures. Expertise covers acquisition finance, convertible debt, general corporate lending, retail corporate bonds, and property finance.

Commercial, IP and technology (CIPT): the CIPT team handles the full range of commercial contracts, with particular expertise in technology contracts (including outsourcing), market channel arrangements (sales, distribution, franchising), and the enforcement and exploitation of intellectual property rights. Advisory strengths include contract drafting and negotiation, IP protection and infringement, data protection and privacy, and the law relating to gambling. Sector specialisms include fin-tech, health-tech, gambling and gaming, software licensing, digital media, and industrial manufacture and energy. Clients range from entrepreneurial SMEs through to global corporates.

Corporate: the corporate team advises on all aspects of equity capital markets, M&A, and debt and private equity for UK and international companies, institutions, investors, and entrepreneurs. They carry out market-leading work advising on IPOs and secondary fundraisings, with a strong reputation for advising on AIM, Main Market, and dual listings. The team advises on all aspects of public and private mergers, acquisitions, and disposals, with expertise in handling international M&A transactions.

Dispute resolution: (Disputes services are undertaken by sister brand Rosenblatt) the team handles substantial and complex multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes. It has sector expertise in financial services, insolvency, fraud, natural resources, and international trade. With its market-leading reputation, the team has been involved in several significant disputes in recent years, achieving successful outcomes for its clients.

Employment: the team acts for fully listed and AIM listed companies, providing for all their employment needs and facilitating advice on share incentives, pensions, and immigration. They are recognised for their excellent work for board directors and senior employees across a number of sectors including financial services and insurance, natural resources, and asset management. Expertise covers contentious and non-contentious matters, including contract and policy drafting, discrimination issues, managing discipline and performance, and redundancy and restructurings, including at a board level. The team represents clients in the high court and the employment tribunal. It offers a highly tailored service and has a successful track record.

Real estate: the firm has a full-service real estate practice which has a reputation for providing clients with clear and practical advice. The close-knit and highly efficient team is known for its expertise in handling all aspects of property investment, financing, development, landlord and tenant issues, construction, planning, and all manner of disputes in the commercial and residential space. Clients include overseas companies and investors actively involved in the UK market as well as major developers, retailers, financial institutions and property owners. The team works extensively with other specialists in the firm in related practice areas such as corporate, banking and finance, tax, and wealth structuring.

Real estate private client (REPC): the team specialises in acting for private property companies as well as high net worth individuals on the acquisition, letting, and disposal of high-end developments.

Tax: the tax department advises on a wide range of real estate and corporate matters in both domestic and cross border transactions. It has significant expertise in advising occupiers, investors and developers on a variety of taxes, and regularly provides advice to corporate clients and entrepreneurs on restructuring, demergers, joint ventures and tax efficient investments and exits. The team also regularly advises on the design and implementation of share options and incentives.

Wealth structuring: the team acts for high-net-worth individuals, their families, businesses and trustees in the structuring of personal and business interests held both in and outside of the UK. It handles a range of both tax and succession planning-focused instructions in what are increasingly transaction-driven circumstances. Expertise includes acquisition, structuring, and investment into UK real estate, both residential and commercial.

Main Contacts

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Senior Partner, Natural Resources Nick DavisNick.Davis@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 3215
Corporate Nick AlfilléNick.Alfille@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 3223
Senior Partner, Dispute Resolution Tania MacLeodTania.Macleod@rosenblatt.co.uk+44 (0) 207 955 1432
Employment Stephen RavenscroftStephen.Ravenscroft@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 5796
Commercial, IP & Technology Carl RohslerCarl.Rohsler@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 5823
Group Head of Real Estate John AynsleyJohn.Aynsley@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 955 1428
Co-Head of Real Estate Alastair MossAlastair.Moss@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 3222
Co-Head of Real Estate Daniel AbrahamsDaniel.Abrahams@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 3266
Real Estate Litigation Richard EvansRichard.Evans@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 3295
Real Estate Private Client Nicola KravitzNicola.Kravitz@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 5832
Tax & Wealth Structuring Hed AmitaiHed.Amitai@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 400 5816
Corporate, Group General Counsel Jon LovittJon.Lovitt@memerycrystal.com+44 (0) 207 955 1486

Lawyer Profiles

PhotoNamePositionProfile
Daniel Abrahams photo Daniel AbrahamsPartner, Co-Head of Real EstateView Profile
Nick Alfillé photo Nick AlfilléPartner, Head of CorporateView Profile
James Ashwin photo James AshwinSenior Associate, ConstructionView Profile
John Aynsley photo John AynsleyPartner, Group Head of Real Estate He specialises in the acquisition, disposal,…View Profile
Liam Bell photo Liam BellPartner, Real Estate LitigationView Profile
Nick Davis photo Nick DavisSenior Partner, Corporate PartnerView Profile
Michael Dawes photo Michael DawesPartner, CorporateView Profile
Caroline DeLaney photo Caroline DeLaneyHead of Real Estate Disputes Caroline DeLaney is the Head of Real…View Profile
Richard Evans photo Richard EvansPartner, Head of Real Estate LitigationView Profile
Natalie Georgiou photo Natalie GeorgiouSenior Associate, Corporate Natalie is a Legal Directorin the Corporate team. She…View Profile
Sarah Glockler photo Sarah GlocklerPartner, EmploymentView Profile
Lesley Gregory photo Lesley GregoryPartner, Corporate / ChairView Profile
Matthew Hind photo Matthew HindPartner, Real EstateView Profile
Joanne Kelly photo Joanne KellyPartner, Head of ConstructionView Profile
Nicola Kravitz photo Nicola KravitzPartner, Head of Real Estate Private ClientView Profile
Matthew Lindsay photo Matthew LindsayPartner, Head of Banking & FinanceView Profile
Jon Lovitt photo Jon LovittPartner,  Corporate and Group General Counsel, RBG Holdings plc Jon Lovitt joined…View Profile
Alastair Moss photo Alastair MossPartner, Co-Head of Real EstateView Profile
Chris Pulham photo Chris PulhamPartner, Commercial & IP/Technology/Media Chris has a life-long interest in technology. After…View Profile
Stephen Ravenscroft photo Stephen RavenscroftPartner, Head of EmploymentView Profile
Jonathan Riley photo Jonathan RileyPartner, Commercial. IP & TechnologyView Profile
Carl Rohsler photo Carl RohslerPartner, Head of Commercial, IP & TechnologyView Profile
David Sachs photo David SachsDavid Sachs is a partner in the banking and finance team. Specialising…View Profile
Neil Sampson photo Neil SampsonInternational Partner  View Profile

Staff Figures

Number of partners (includes Rosenblatt) : 47
Total fee-earners (includes Rosenblatt) : 125

    Top Tier Firm Rankings

  • Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market

    Firm Rankings

  • Crime, fraud and licensing > Gaming and betting
  • Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – small-mid cap
  • Corporate and commercial > M&A: smaller deals, up to £50m
  • Real estate > Residential property
  • Employment > Senior executives
  • Projects, energy and natural resources > Mining and minerals
  • Real estate > Construction: non-contentious
  • Real estate > Property litigation
  • Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
  • Real estate > Commercial property: investment
  • Employment > Employers
  • Real estate > Property finance
  • TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > Intellectual property: trade marks, copyright and design
  • Dispute resolution > International arbitration
  • Corporate and commercial > Partnership
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