Wallace LLP > London, England > Firm Profile
Wallace LLP Offices
27 Mortimer Street
LONDON
W1T 3JF
England
Wallace LLP > The Legal 500 Rankings
Corporate and commercial > M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m Tier 2
Noted for its ‘exceptionally thorough’ approach, the fast-growing team at Wallace LLP works closely with consultancies, digital agencies, technology providers, and professional services businesses on a range of corporate transactions. The practice is led by John Woodhouse, who has extensive experience in supporting owner-managed companies through their growth cycles and advising shareholders on eventual sale. Andrew Cooke – noted for his focus on the fintech sector – is rated by clients for his ‘clarity and thoroughness.’ Managing partner Rex Newman has decades of experience of M&A transactions, regularly working with high-profile corporate clients and investment companies.Practice head(s):
John Woodhouse
Other key lawyers:
Rex Newman; David Judah; Charlotte Wheeldon; Andrew Cooke; Laura Gillard
Testimonials
‘What distinguishes the team is its understanding of both the commercial and legal challenges facing small entrepreneur-led businesses, gained from its experience of and learning from complications arising with deals for its clients that come from many different sectors.’
‘John Woodhouse is a standout corporate lawyer. Highly intelligent, experienced, unflappable and commercially-minded. Laura Gillard supports him effectively.’
‘They are exceptionally thorough and always responsive. They are also very clear always.’
‘Andrew Cooke, in particular, can always be relied upon to respond quickly with clarity and thoroughness.’
‘Strong commercial mindset. Large firm capability in a smaller team.’
Key clients
Efficio Group
ParentPay
ENIC/Tottenham Hotspur FC
Henry Schein
Martins Investments
Coller Capital Ltd
The Clancy Group
Cleantech Building Materials plc
Flight Story Group Limited/Steven Bartlett
Simpson Spence Young
Work highlights
- Advised ENIC Sports, the majority shareholder in Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, on an agreed capital increase for the club of £150 million.
- Advised Graeme Chilton on the sale of Capsicum Motorsports.
- Advising the shareholders of Riskcare on its sale to international consultancy Bip.
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market Tier 4
Wallace LLP's 'tight-knit and dynamic team' is consistently mandated for corporate and commercial litigation that features cross-border aspects. Alexander Weinberg is 'who clients need at the tiller in difficult cases'; Oli Goldman acts in a range of commercial disputes, regulatory investigations and fraud-related matters; and Simon Serota is a renowned property litigator. At senior associate level, Elizabeth Asher acts in commercial and insolvency disputes; Josephine Mathew specialises in high-value commercial litigation; and Philip Blyghton 'delivers tremendous value to clients'.Practice head(s):
Simon Serota
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Wallace provides a tight-knit and dynamic team that delivers top-quality legal advice and client care, with a personal touch that clients don’t always get at the bigger firms.’
‘They care about the clients and getting the best result. Though they are a smaller outfit (akin to some of the boutique litigation firms), they punch above their weight and can go toe-to-toe with the biggest firms on the biggest cases.’
‘Oli Goldman has excellent legal knowledge and great client delivery.’
‘Alexander Weinberg and Philip Blyghton are both standouts.‘
‘Alexander Weinberg is a very effective communicator and litigation manager. He is who clients need at the tiller in difficult cases.’
‘Philip Blyghton is a brilliant senior associate. He is pleasant, diligent, technically excellent, and he has good judgement – delivers tremendous value to clients.‘
‘Josephine Mathew – ability to understand complex issues and take in a lot of information/documents and distil them down to the most important facts.’
‘Josephine Mathew – very available. Good communication and good knowledge of court procedure. Also very reliable.’
Key clients
Aaqua BV
Aaquaverse PTE
Steven Bartlett Limited
Turtle Reef Holdings
Natuzzi
TradingView
Novus Aviation Capital
ENIC Group
Efficio
Henry Schein Inc
Excell Group
Opia
Maris Interiors
Eco Energy World
Incisive Media
Albion Energy
Ludsin Overseas
Matière SAS
Work highlights
- Acting for Dutch businessman, Robert Bonnier (and companies in the Aaqua Group), in defending a claim brought by one of Nick Candy’s investment vehicles, including successfully discharging a worldwide freezing injunction.
- Acting for three HNWI defendants, Marcus Struik, Asher Avidan and Joseph Tchelet, in their defence of Commercial Court fraud proceedings that were brought by Vale group companies.
- Defending Greek investor Panagiotis Triantafyllidis against proceedings brought against him by Dorset, a Marshall Islands investment company, in relation to shares in a Cayman Islands company.
Real estate > Property litigation Tier 4
Wallace LLP supports clients on all aspects of landlord and tenant disputes and leasehold enfranchisement matters. This includes forfeitures, dilapidations and telecoms. Meera Patel leads the property litigation team, acting primarily for high-profile landlords on lease renewals, forfeitures and tenant insolvencies. Samantha Bone leads the leasehold enfranchisement sub-team, frequently handling complex disputes in the sector. The 'massively experienced and knowledgeable' Simon Serota is another key name, who handles landlord and tenant disputes and breaches of covenant matters in particular.Practice head(s):
Samantha Bone; Meera Patel
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Able to handle the biggest and most complex cases.’
‘Simon Serota is just massively experienced and knowledgeable.’
‘Elizabeth Asher deals coolly and effectively with tough fights.’
‘The team has excellent knowledge of sector.’
‘Responsive, knowledgeable and responsive.’
Key clients
Buckford Estates Limited
Treeview Trading Limited
Stoll Construction Limited
Faroncell Limited
Martin’s Properties Limited
Hays
Henry Schein UK Holdings
Dolphin Square Operator Limited
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Harry Ramsdens Limited
Soho Estates Limited
Work highlights
- Successfully obtained an order for costs against the landlord pursuant to the provision of Rule 13 of the Tribunal Procedure Rules 2013 for acting unreasonably by maintaining ‘spurious’ objections to a Claim Notice which lacked basis in fact.
- Successfully acting on behalf of The Freshwater Group on more than of 350 cases annually, where the team is instructed to act for various Freshwater Group companies in respect of all aspects of leasehold enfranchisement.
- Successfully obtained a cost determination from the first-tier tribunal in relation to recoverable statutory costs pursuant to s60 of the Leasehold Reform, Housing & Urban Development Act 1993.
Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail Tier 6
The banking litigation practice at Wallace LLP consists of ‘exceptional thinkers who are detailed, thoughtful, and pragmatic with a focus on their clients’. The team regularly acts on complex, multi-jurisdictional banking and financial service disputes, and has impressive group litigation capabilities. The ‘tactically astute’ Alexander Weinberg leads the team, and is commended for his ‘excellent knowledge of procedure, including of litigation funding’. Also of note are Oli Goldman, and at associate level, Philip Blyghton, who is ‘extremely efficient and industrious’.Practice head(s):
Alexander Weinberg
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A team that punches well above its weight, with good prioritisation of resources and excellent at keeping across multiple workstreams.’
‘Alexander and Phil are not only capable lawyers but excellent team players who have astute commercial judgment and the client’s interests firmly in mind.’
‘Alexander Weinberg is an outstanding partner who is laser-focused on the strategic aspect of litigation and achieving a desirable outcome for his clients. He had an excellent understanding of procedure, including litigation funding.’
‘Philip Blyghton is an extremely efficient and industrious associate who can almost single-handedly manage large-scale litigation, including group litigation.’
‘Alexander Weinberg is very clever, creative on strategy, tenacious, excellent judgment, personable. One of the brightest, most tactically astute London commercial litigation partners I have worked with. Leaves in the dust most of his counterparts at the top firms.’
‘The banking litigation team at Wallace is getting stronger by the year.’
‘Philip Blyghton and Alexander Weinberg have an unfaltering attention to detail whilst remaining commercial and pragmatic.’
‘Exceptional thinkers, detailed, thoughtful, pragmatic with a focus on their clients.’
Key clients
Retail investors in the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund
RGL Management Limited
Mothercare UK Limited (in liquidation)
Viking Office UK Limited
DS Remco UK Limited (in liquidation)
Signet Trading Limited
The Ambassadors Theatre Group Limited
Maplin Electronics Limited (in administration)
BSCL Realisations Limited (in liquidation)
The Caravan Club Limited
Encore Tickets Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for a claimant group comprising thousands of retail investors in the LF Woodford Equity Income Fund who have issued High Court claims against Hargreaves Lansdown and Link Fund Solutions.
- Acting for a prominent claimant group, including a number of well-known high street retailers, in claims against MasterCard and Visa in relation to the unlawful fixing of interchange fees valued in excess of £100m.
Employment > Employers Tier 6
Wallace LLP regularly provides transactional employment support, as well as providing representation in tribunal claims and assistance in handling internal grievances. Practice head Daniel Isaac is recommended for advice on board level disputes, terminations and hires. The team is known for its focus on employment work for the hospitality sector, but is expanding to other areas, with James Williams providing specialist advice on marine employment matters, including crew disputes, seafarer employment agreements and the Maritime Labour Convention.Practice head(s):
Daniel Isaac
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Daniel Isaac and James Williams are excellent and deliver great value for partner-level advice.’
‘James Williams was very responsive, extremely polite and what I value most: to the point, clear and pragmatic in his recommendations he gave us.’
‘Daniel Isaac and his team are very down to earth and pragmatic in their approach to dealing with Employment issues. They understand completely the client’s needs and the client’s company ethos which we find invaluable.’
‘Daniel Isaac is superb.’
‘Excellent knowledge of labour law.’
‘Friendly and straight to the point with clear and understandable feedback for non-legal persons.’
‘Knowledgeable and adaptable bespoke service to really understand our organisation and how to advise based on our unique and specific needs – really lovely people to work with, too.’
Key clients
Fulcrum Asset Management LLP
Acer UK Limited
Revature UK Limited
Mitsui OSK Lines
Vivobarefoot Limited
Henry Schein UK Holding Ltd
Software of Excellence
Efficio Limited
The Analyst Research LLP/Analyst Alpha Generation Ltd
The Feed Group
Intratone UK Ltd
Wempe Jewellers London
Saffron Brand Consultants Ltd
Equiteq Advisors Ltd
TradingView UK Limited
Victoria Asset Management
Black & Blue (C) Limited
RCS Global Limited
Metrus Limited
Work highlights
- Providing transactional support on the sale of TechQuarters to Babble, including advising on the application of TUPE, reviewing and amending warranties and indemnities, preparing employment documentation and due diligence.
- Worked with VivoBarefoot on reimagining their contracts and supporting them on the whole employment lifecycle from hires in the UK and abroad, through employment benefits to terminations.
- Advised Cedar Recruitment Limited on employment tribunal proceedings (including a successful application for strike out), day to day employment matters such as grievances, changes to terms and conditions, and the enforceability of post-termination restrictions.
Wallace LLP > Firm Profile
Individual in spirit, independent by choice
Wallace is a law firm for London’s finest legal talent. Quietly respected for over 90 years, we are a partner-led practice, purposefully built around a suite of complementary commercial disciplines.
Whether our clients are large corporates, entrepreneurs or investors, legal work is ultimately about people and the challenges they face. Every situation is different and demands a solution tailored to the individuals and commercial realities involved. We encourage each of our lawyers to be themselves and do what they’re best at, working cooperatively as part of a close-knit team.
No client wants jargon-filled or obscure advice. We aim to tell it as it is and provide clear no-nonsense counsel. We don’t sit on the fence.
Our seasoned professionals have decades of exposure to large and complex deals and heavyweight disputes. The notable longevity of our client relationships is testament to the continuing skill and tenacity of our teams.
Types of work undertaken
Corporate/M&A: Our corporate team are dedicated to helping our clients grow their businesses, whatever stage they’re at. We work with fast-paced growth businesses and well-established, mature companies, both listed and unlisted. We act for entrepreneurs, independent investors, funds and individuals. We work with companies making acquisitions or preparing for sale or raising public or private capital.
Employment: We act for employers, senior-executives, partnerships and partners.
We advise on contracts, day-to-day HR issues, the employment impact of mergers and acquisitions, negotiated exits, dismissals and post-employment disputes. While it is generally best to avoid litigation, we are fully familiar with the corridors of the High Court and employment tribunals. We are alive to the emotional and reputational issues that employment disputes often involve and are familiar with the special regimes that can apply to financial services employment.
IP and technology: We assist our clients with all aspects of brand protection and exploitation, provide advice and make trade mark applications both nationally and internationally.
We advise individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses on the protection of brands via licensing and franchise arrangements.
We work with clients to maximise their intellectual property assets and work with established companies, start-ups and individuals to protect, position and build value via IP strategies.
We regularly advise clients on how to develop, exploit, license and sell technology. We also advise those who are looking to buy or install technology, or who want to migrate to the cloud. We advise clients, whether they are buying or selling, on how to identify and manage risk and draft robust technology agreements to reflect this in a pragmatic and clear manner. We also help clients comply with their data protection obligations.
Litigation: Our team regularly handle complex corporate/commercial disputes in the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, as well as cross-border matters involving hearings in the EU and the US. We represent clients before a range of bodies in connection with international commercial arbitration disputes and have extensive experience of a full range of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, including mediation.
We have been successful in many reported cases including those involving fraud and other complex matters as well as the leading authority on worldwide freezing orders.
We are one of the few genuinely conflict free firms who are willing and able to litigate against the banks and financial institutions that full-service City and US firms count as key corporate and/or finance clients.
We advise and act for hedge funds, corporates and high net worth individuals on complex, high value disputes involving banks and financial institutions.
Property: The track record of our property team is second-to-none. We have earned a reputation for being amongst the most experienced and knowledgeable on London’s uniquely complex, fast-moving property market. We provide a full range of commercial property services offering end-to-end support to a wide variety of corporate and individual clients.
Property: leasehold enfranchisement: We are one of the pre-eminent firms in the specialist and complex area of Leasehold Enfranchisement, recognised by industry commentators for our “high level of expertise, depth of applied knowledge, excellence in client communications, and innovation in enfranchisement”.
We work closely with surveyors to advise both landlords and tenants (commercial and residential) on their rights, acting for companies, individuals and groups of individuals. The team has been involved in some of the leading decisions, including advising on the largest enfranchisement claim to date.
Property litigation: Our property litigation specialists act for both landlords and tenants, handling all types of property related litigation and dispute resolution, including lease renewals, dilapidations, service charge disputes, rent reviews and residential and commercial possession claims.
Restructure and business insolvency: When businesses experience severe financial difficulties, our specialist team’s relationships with insolvency practitioners and holders of security help us find workable solutions for all affected parties.
Our emphasis is always to try to save companies in difficulty, if at all possible. Whilst we know that in these circumstances all parties are typically trying to avoid disputes, we do have specialist contentious insolvency lawyers who are used to dealing with complex insolvency litigation both in the UK and abroad. We also deal with recovery from failed businesses.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Senior partner | Rex Newman | Rex.Newman@wallace.co.uk | 020 7467 8749 |
Joint Managing Partner | John Woodhouse | John.Woodhouse@wallace.co.uk | 020 7467 8775 |
Joint Managing Partner | Martin Otvos | martin.otvos@wallace.co.uk | 0207 7467 8753 |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Mrs Samantha Bone | PartnerAreas of Practise: Leasehold Enfranchisement, Property Litigation | View Profile | |
Mrs Jackie Boot | PartnerAreas of Practice: Commercial Property including property investment and development transactions; joint… | View Profile | |
Mr Andrew Cooke | Partner Areas of Practice: Andrew specialises in domestic and international mergers and… | View Profile | |
Mr Alexander Egerton | Partner Areas of Practice: Alexander is an experienced commercial lawyer who acts… | View Profile | |
Mrs Bibi Fakhrai | Partner Area of Practice – Real Estate | View Profile | |
Mr Oli Goldman | Partner Areas of Practice: General commercial litigation and dispute resolution, including fraud-related… | View Profile | |
Mr Daniel Isaac | PartnerAreas of Practice:Daniel advises individuals and organisations on workplace relationships, whether involving… | View Profile | |
Mr David Judah | Partner, Corporate Area of Practice – Corporate Law, Domestic and International Mergers… | View Profile | |
Mr Matthew Morgan | Partner Areas of Practice: Commercial Property – Acquisitions, Disposals, Investment, Landlord and… | View Profile | |
Mr Rex Newman | Senior Partner Areas of Practice – Corporate Finance | View Profile | |
Mr Martin Otvos | Joint Managing Partner Areas of Practice: Sale, Acquisition, Development, Funding and Letting… | View Profile | |
Ms Meera Patel | PartnerAreas of Practice: Property Litigation, Commercial Landlord and Tenant Litigation | View Profile | |
Mr Mark Randolph | Partner Areas of Practice: Commercial and Residential Property, Landlord and Tenant, Property… | View Profile | |
Mr Simon Serota | PartnerAreas of Practice: Commercial Litigation, Property Litigation, Leasehold Enfranchisement, Professional Negligence | View Profile | |
Mr Alexander Weinberg | Partner Areas of Practice – High Value Commercial Litigation & Arbitration, Domestic… | View Profile | |
Charlotte Wheeldon | PartnerAreas of Practice – Corporate Law, Corporate Finance, Property Finance, UK and… | View Profile | |
Mr James Williams | Partner Areas of Practice: James advises both employers and employees on the… | View Profile | |
Mr John Woodhouse | Joint Managing Partner, Head of Corporate Areas of Practice: Mergers, Acquisitions and… | View Profile | |
Angus Young | Partner Angus specialises in venture capital and mergers & acquisitions, advising founders,… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 19 Number of other UK fee-earners : 21Diversity/Community
Diversity
Wallace is firmly committed to diversity and to providing equality of opportunity in all aspects of our activities. We believe we have much to learn, and can profit as individuals, from diverse cultures, experiences and perspectives and regard diversity as an asset to our work as it improves our ability to meet the needs of our partners, staff and clients.
The firm has long prided itself on its collegial and friendly culture – a key feature of the culture we encourage is respect and enthusiasm for the diverse character of the individuals with whom we each engage.
Our policy is to apply a merit based approach to recruitment, promotion and advancement throughout the firm. It is axiomatic that we strive to treat all individuals fairly and with dignity and respect and to provide a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for everyone. Of course, we must comply with the law, but the law sets minimum standards and our aim is excellence.
Corporate & Social Responsibility
Wallace takes seriously its place in the community, the privileged position that it and its partners enjoy in society and the responsibilities that implies. We are regular supporters of charitable causes that are meaningful to our partners, staff and clients. We encourage pro bono work in suitable cases where we have the expertise to do justice to the client’s needs.
Client Testimonials
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Andy Atkins- Krüger, Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Webcertain
TESTIMONIAL: “It was the first time we had worked with John Woodhouse and the team at Wallace’s but what a great decision that was. John, Charlotte Wheeldon, Sabrina Mitchell and Stephanie Claridge focused on different aspects of the transaction which made them particularly effective and never wanting for resources even when the clock was putting us under pressure. They showed tremendous patience when the pressure of the deal led to frustrations on our side and carefully guided us around the pitfalls. They were also adept at guiding the TransPerfect legal team around our redlines delivering time after time. We couldn’t have asked for better support and would work with them again in a heartbeat. And to top it, they were an absolute pleasure to work with!”
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Mike Hampson, Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Bishopsgate Financial
TESTIMONIAL: John Woodhouse, Charlotte Wheeldon and the whole Wallace team gave us tremendous support and were available to deal quickly with all issues that arose. I felt comfortable throughout the process and was particularly grateful for the efforts of the team in the final days to completing the transaction. I would always be happy to recommend them.
John Woodhouse led the Wallace corporate team which included Charlotte Wheeldon, Sabrina Mitchell and Imogen Kelland. Daniel Isaac advised on all employment aspects of the transaction.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Lee Clarke, RCG’s COO
COMPANY/FIRM: The Renewables Consulting Group
TESTIMONIAL: “Many thanks to the team at Wallace for assisting RCG with the sale transaction. We got the very best legal advice on the deal, with a team that went the extra mile and burnt the midnight oil for us when it mattered. Wallace’s understanding and experience of deals in our sector was critical in getting the deal over the line. I would wholeheartedly recommend Wallace to any business owner setting off on a similar process.” John Woodhouse led the Wallace corporate team which included Sarah Merriott, Laura Gillard, Sabrina Mitchell and Imogen Kelland.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: John Cusins, Co-founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Lumin Wealth
TESTIMONIAL: “Having worked with John Woodhouse and Wallace for many years it was a simple decision to ask them to represent Lumin on this seminal transaction. The entire process from start to finish was executed to a very high standard by John and his team.”
The Wallace team comprised of corporate partner John Woodhouse, Associate Sabrina Mitchell and paralegal Imogen Kelland.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Jens Pedersen, CEO commented
COMPANY/FIRM: Efficio Management
TESTIMONIAL: “The Wallace team has successfully supported Efficio for many years and has again proved invaluable in steering the group through this latest transaction which was completed quickly and efficiently. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Wallace over the next phase of Efficio’s growth.”
The Wallace team comprised of corporate partners John Woodhouse and David Judah, supported by Laura Gillard, Sabrina Mitchell and Harriet Montgomery.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Richard Kleiner, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Gerald Edelman LLP
TESTIMONIAL: “It was a pleasure to work with David Judah and his team who professionally guided us through the restructuring process and provided outstanding advice and service throughout our negotiations with ETL.”
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Stu Grubbs, CEO & Co-Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Infiniscene Inc
TESTIMONIAL: “David Judah provided valuable insight and guidance on deal structure and the regulatory aspects of our US shareholders receiving equity interests in Vitec’s UK company. His responsiveness and expertise brought us understanding and confidence in an area where we were otherwise unfamiliar.”
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Mattias Eriksson, Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: C8 Technology Holdings
TESTIMONIAL: “It is a pleasure to work with David Judah, who with his broad corporate experience, provided an outstanding and proactive service. “
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Alasdair Lumsden, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Every City Limited
TESTIMONIAL: “Having worked closely with Wallace LLP for a number of years, we were delighted to have the opportunity to work with them on this transaction. Their expert guidance and support throughout the M&A process helped get us across the finish line, and we’re extremely thankful for all their hard work and tenacious efforts on making this possible.”
The Wallace team was led by corporate partner Charlotte Wheeldon, supported by corporate associate Sabrina Mitchell and employment associate Leigh Leach.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Stephen Sacks, Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Funding Nav
TESTIMONIAL: I have total confidence in David Judah’s ability to guide myself, my company and also clients that I have recommended through sometimes choppy waters.
Wallace has a great team that offers businesses commercial solutions to legal challenges.
My experience has been very positive, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Stuart Plane, Co-Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Matrix IDM
TESTIMONIAL: The sale of Matrix IDM to EQT-backed Rimes was a complex cash and scrip deal with a multitude of legal issues on three continents. Wallace managed the deal diligently and efficiently throughout the process. It’s been a pleasure, once again, to work with Rex, Charlotte and the team on another outstanding transaction.
Wallace Employment Team
CLIENT: Helen Kaye, is Vice President HR – UK, Ireland & International Software Businesses
COMPANY/FIRM: Henry Schein
TESTIMONIAL: “Henry Schein have worked with Wallace for over 15 years on a number of employment matters both UK domestic, and as part of a global project team. The team lead by Daniel Issac are professional, approachable and responsive and have a thorough understanding of our culture and ethics as an organisation. The Wallace team provide a first-class service together with sound commercial recommendations.”
Wallace Employment Team
CLIENT: Jacob Benbunan, CEO and co-Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Saffron Brand Consultants
TESTIMONIAL: Running an international consultancy with offices in many jurisdictions, I must be able to call upon immediate, clear and pragmatic advice when needed. Daniel Issac provides that from the UK, with wit and diligence. He is clearly knowledgeable, interested and cares about Saffron’s business”
Wallace Property Litigation Team
CLIENT: Senior Property Manager
COMPANY/FIRM: Premier League Football Club
TESTIMONIAL: “Smart, practical, effective and exceptionally good at their job.”
The Wallace team is led by property litigation partner Meera Patel
Wallace Leasehold Enfranchisement Team
CLIENT: Mit Kotak, Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Chestertons Surveyors
TESTIMONIAL: “Samantha Bone heads the department and she is one of the most fearsome in the field. Always makes the client feel at ease and keeps the burden of stress on her so the client feels the process went ever so smoothly!”
Wallace Property Team
CLIENT: Andrew Jacobs, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Escape Hunt
TESTIMONIAL: “I have worked with Martin Otvos and his team at Wallace for many years now dealing with property matters across different hospitality businesses. They have always worked quickly and diligently to get the job done in the fastest and most cost-effective way possible and without fail have always been a pleasure to deal with”.
Wallace Property Team
CLIENT: Simon Bridbury – Director
COMPANY/FIRM: SB Restaurant Investments Limited
TESTIMONIAL: I have used Wallace for more than ten years and they have become my number one solicitor, probably the best firm I have ever used in a career of 30 plus years” The Wallace team is led by Martin Otvos.
Wallace Property Team
CLIENT: Henry Goldenberg, Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Heritage Land Limited
TESTIMONIAL: “Highly responsive, efficient, and reliable – a law firm who can see the wood from the trees”
Wallace IP & Technology Team
CLIENT: Peter Bullivant, Chief Financial and Operating Officer
COMPANY/FIRM: Secondmind
TESTIMONIAL: “Frank Jennings and Wallace are our go-to lawyers for commercial and technology advice.”
Wallace Litigation Team
CLIENT: Tristan Nagler, Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Aurelius UK
TESTIMONIAL: “Wallace was extremely efficient and reliable, providing invaluable insight and support from its litigation, restructuring and corporate teams’’. The Wallace team on this assignment was led by partner, Alexander Weinberg.
Wallace Litigation Team
COMPANY/FIRM: BSG Resources Ltd
TESTIMONIAL: Messrs Struik, Avidan and Tchelet, former senior executives of BSG Resources Ltd, said “Wallace have been more than excellent in defending us in proceedings for over two years. Alexander Weinberg and Philip Blyghton were a formidable team, professional and attentive in all respects. Our legal team led at trial on the key argument that Vale’s case was time barred and should never have been brought, which is the basis upon which the claims have been dismissed. We are extremely grateful for their and the Counsel team’s hard work and commitment.”.
Wallace Litigation Team
CLIENT: K. Daskalakis
COMPANY/FIRM: Senior Technical Consultant
TESTIMONIAL: ‘’Wallace has extensive in-depth knowledge of litigation proceedings and provide timely and to the point strategic advice to carve out associated risks for the client’’.
Wallace Litigation Team
CLIENT: A. Mundhra
COMPANY/FIRM: Company Executive
TESTIMONIAL: ‘’The Wallace litigation team and particularly Alex Weinberg and his team are very client oriented and take active interest in dealing with client matters’’.
Wallace Litigation Team
COMPANY/FIRM: Shareholder Litigation Defendants
TESTIMONIAL: ‘’Wallace provided a First-Class service over 7 years of the case. Their preparation was thorough, their selection of Counsel very reassuring and their overall approach to prepare us for trial paid huge dividends with the outcome. At all times they were consistent with their advice and honest’’.
Client Testimonials
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Andy Atkins- Krüger, Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Webcertain
TESTIMONIAL: “It was the first time we had worked with John Woodhouse and the team at Wallace’s but what a great decision that was. John, Charlotte Wheeldon, Sabrina Mitchell and Stephanie Claridge focused on different aspects of the transaction which made them particularly effective and never wanting for resources even when the clock was putting us under pressure. They showed tremendous patience when the pressure of the deal led to frustrations on our side and carefully guided us around the pitfalls. They were also adept at guiding the TransPerfect legal team around our redlines delivering time after time. We couldn’t have asked for better support and would work with them again in a heartbeat. And to top it, they were an absolute pleasure to work with!”
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Mike Hampson, Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Bishopsgate Financial
TESTIMONIAL: John Woodhouse, Charlotte Wheeldon and the whole Wallace team gave us tremendous support and were available to deal quickly with all issues that arose. I felt comfortable throughout the process and was particularly grateful for the efforts of the team in the final days to completing the transaction. I would always be happy to recommend them.
John Woodhouse led the Wallace corporate team which included Charlotte Wheeldon, Sabrina Mitchell and Imogen Kelland. Daniel Isaac advised on all employment aspects of the transaction.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Lee Clarke, RCG’s COO
COMPANY/FIRM: The Renewables Consulting Group
TESTIMONIAL: “Many thanks to the team at Wallace for assisting RCG with the sale transaction. We got the very best legal advice on the deal, with a team that went the extra mile and burnt the midnight oil for us when it mattered. Wallace’s understanding and experience of deals in our sector was critical in getting the deal over the line. I would wholeheartedly recommend Wallace to any business owner setting off on a similar process.” John Woodhouse led the Wallace corporate team which included Sarah Merriott, Laura Gillard, Sabrina Mitchell and Imogen Kelland.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: John Cusins, Co-founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Lumin Wealth
TESTIMONIAL: “Having worked with John Woodhouse and Wallace for many years it was a simple decision to ask them to represent Lumin on this seminal transaction. The entire process from start to finish was executed to a very high standard by John and his team.”
The Wallace team comprised of corporate partner John Woodhouse, Associate Sabrina Mitchell and paralegal Imogen Kelland.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Jens Pedersen, CEO commented
COMPANY/FIRM: Efficio Management
TESTIMONIAL: “The Wallace team has successfully supported Efficio for many years and has again proved invaluable in steering the group through this latest transaction which was completed quickly and efficiently. We look forward to continuing our partnership with Wallace over the next phase of Efficio’s growth.”
The Wallace team comprised of corporate partners John Woodhouse and David Judah, supported by Laura Gillard, Sabrina Mitchell and Harriet Montgomery.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Richard Kleiner, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Gerald Edelman LLP
TESTIMONIAL: “It was a pleasure to work with David Judah and his team who professionally guided us through the restructuring process and provided outstanding advice and service throughout our negotiations with ETL.”
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Stu Grubbs, CEO & Co-Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Infiniscene Inc
TESTIMONIAL: “David Judah provided valuable insight and guidance on deal structure and the regulatory aspects of our US shareholders receiving equity interests in Vitec’s UK company. His responsiveness and expertise brought us understanding and confidence in an area where we were otherwise unfamiliar.”
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Mattias Eriksson, Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: C8 Technology Holdings
TESTIMONIAL: “It is a pleasure to work with David Judah, who with his broad corporate experience, provided an outstanding and proactive service. “
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Alasdair Lumsden, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Every City Limited
TESTIMONIAL: “Having worked closely with Wallace LLP for a number of years, we were delighted to have the opportunity to work with them on this transaction. Their expert guidance and support throughout the M&A process helped get us across the finish line, and we’re extremely thankful for all their hard work and tenacious efforts on making this possible.”
The Wallace team was led by corporate partner Charlotte Wheeldon, supported by corporate associate Sabrina Mitchell and employment associate Leigh Leach.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Stephen Sacks, Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Funding Nav
TESTIMONIAL: I have total confidence in David Judah’s ability to guide myself, my company and also clients that I have recommended through sometimes choppy waters.
Wallace has a great team that offers businesses commercial solutions to legal challenges.
My experience has been very positive, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.
Wallace Corporate Team
CLIENT: Stuart Plane, Co-Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Matrix IDM
TESTIMONIAL: The sale of Matrix IDM to EQT-backed Rimes was a complex cash and scrip deal with a multitude of legal issues on three continents. Wallace managed the deal diligently and efficiently throughout the process. It’s been a pleasure, once again, to work with Rex, Charlotte and the team on another outstanding transaction.
Wallace Employment Team
CLIENT: Helen Kaye, is Vice President HR – UK, Ireland & International Software Businesses
COMPANY/FIRM: Henry Schein
TESTIMONIAL: “Henry Schein have worked with Wallace for over 15 years on a number of employment matters both UK domestic, and as part of a global project team. The team lead by Daniel Issac are professional, approachable and responsive and have a thorough understanding of our culture and ethics as an organisation. The Wallace team provide a first-class service together with sound commercial recommendations.”
Wallace Employment Team
CLIENT: Jacob Benbunan, CEO and co-Founder
COMPANY/FIRM: Saffron Brand Consultants
TESTIMONIAL: Running an international consultancy with offices in many jurisdictions, I must be able to call upon immediate, clear and pragmatic advice when needed. Daniel Issac provides that from the UK, with wit and diligence. He is clearly knowledgeable, interested and cares about Saffron’s business”
Wallace Property Litigation Team
CLIENT: Senior Property Manager
COMPANY/FIRM: Premier League Football Club
TESTIMONIAL: “Smart, practical, effective and exceptionally good at their job.”
The Wallace team is led by property litigation partner Meera Patel
Wallace Leasehold Enfranchisement Team
CLIENT: Mit Kotak, Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Chestertons Surveyors
TESTIMONIAL: “Samantha Bone heads the department and she is one of the most fearsome in the field. Always makes the client feel at ease and keeps the burden of stress on her so the client feels the process went ever so smoothly!”
Wallace Leasehold Enfranchisement Team
CLIENT: Andrew Georgiou
COMPANY/FIRM: Fifield Glyn Chartered Surveyors
TESTIMONIAL: “Samantha Bone and the Enfranchisement team are approachable, highly knowledgeable in this complex area of law and can explain the unexplainable to clients and valuers.”
Wallace Leasehold Enfranchisement Team
CLIENT: Carl Fain, Counsel
COMPANY/FIRM: Tanfield Chambers
TESTIMONIAL: “The team at Wallace know more about leasehold enfranchisement than most solicitors. They have a great deal of experience and should be the top of list when choosing a solicitor in this field. They act for major clients and are frequently involved in the leading cases. Simon Serota has encyclopaedic knowledge on the subject. Samantha Bone, Fleur Neale and Shamin Kashem are all excellent and provide a first-class service to their clients.”
Wallace Leasehold Enfranchisement Team
CLIENT: Nicola Muir
COMPANY/FIRM: Tanfield Chambers
TESTIMONIAL: “It is a joy to work with the Wallace enfranchisement team. They are knowledgeable, experienced and practical. When I receive instructions to act everything is always beautifully prepared and ready to go. They are the ‘go to’ team for enfranchisement.”
Wallace Leasehold Enfranchisement Team
CLIENT: Fred Kateb
COMPANY/FIRM: Malven Management
TESTIMONIAL: “I have been working with this firm of solicitors over 25 years on work relating to Landlord and Tenant and associated work with enfranchisement and lease extensions. I represent trusts and individual freeholders and lease holders. The firm is very professional and knowledgeable in all areas and are very good in finding solutions to complex issues giving options to find the most suitable solutions. They make you feel they own the problem to find the right solution.
I have no hesitation to recommend this firm for this type of work.”
Wallace Property Team
CLIENT: Andrew Jacobs, CEO
COMPANY/FIRM: Escape Hunt
TESTIMONIAL: “I have worked with Martin Otvos and his team at Wallace for many years now dealing with property matters across different hospitality businesses. They have always worked quickly and diligently to get the job done in the fastest and most cost-effective way possible and without fail have always been a pleasure to deal with”.
Wallace Property Team
CLIENT: Simon Bridbury – Director
COMPANY/FIRM: SB Restaurant Investments Limited
TESTIMONIAL: I have used Wallace for more than ten years and they have become my number one solicitor, probably the best firm I have ever used in a career of 30 plus years” The Wallace team is led by Martin Otvos.
Wallace Property Team
CLIENT: Henry Goldenberg, Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Heritage Land Limited
TESTIMONIAL: “Highly responsive, efficient, and reliable – a law firm who can see the wood from the trees”
Wallace Litigation Team
CLIENT: Tristan Nagler, Managing Director
COMPANY/FIRM: Aurelius UK
TESTIMONIAL: “Wallace was extremely efficient and reliable, providing invaluable insight and support from its litigation, restructuring and corporate teams’’. The Wallace team on this assignment was led by partner, Alexander Weinberg.
Wallace Litigation Team
COMPANY/FIRM: BSG Resources Ltd TESTIMONIAL: Messrs Struik, Avidan and Tchelet, former senior executives of BSG Resources Ltd, said “Wallace have been more than excellent in defending us in proceedings for over two years. Alexander Weinberg and Philip Blyghton were a formidable team, professional and attentive in all respects. Our legal team led at trial on the key argument that Vale’s case was time barred and should never have been brought, which is the basis upon which the claims have been dismissed. We are extremely grateful for their and the Counsel team’s hard work and commitment.”.
Wallace Litigation Team
CLIENT: K. Daskalakis COMPANY/FIRM: Senior Technical Consultant TESTIMONIAL: ‘’Wallace has extensive in-depth knowledge of litigation proceedings and provide timely and to the point strategic advice to carve out associated risks for the client’’.
Wallace Litigation Team
CLIENT: A. Mundhra COMPANY/FIRM: Company Executive TESTIMONIAL: ‘’The Wallace litigation team and particularly Alex Weinberg and his team are very client oriented and take active interest in dealing with client matters’’.
Wallace Litigation Team
COMPANY/FIRM: Shareholder Litigation Defendants TESTIMONIAL: ‘’Wallace provided a First-Class service over 7 years of the case. Their preparation was thorough, their selection of Counsel very reassuring and their overall approach to prepare us for trial paid huge dividends with the outcome. At all times they were consistent with their advice and honest’’.