Campbells advises multinational corporations and financial service providers on complex cross-border transactions, with expertise spanning M&A, reorganisations, joint ventures, listings, vessel finance, and natural resources. Richard Spencer focuses on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, listings, and advising tech companies on structuring and fundraising, while Simon Thomas leads the investment funds department, specialising in private equity fund formation and related vehicles. Kristy-Anne Leith handles a wide range of corporate and commercial matters, with particular strength in blockchain, digital assets, and fintech.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘Richard Spencer is a very good legal partner in the blockchain space.'
- ‘They are the most tenured and competent counsel I've worked with, and you can always trust you will get the right answers in a thoughtful and collaborative manner. ’
- ‘They are great people in addition to great attorneys, such that it's truly a pleasure to work with them while also allowing the comfort of knowing you are well represented.’
- ‘We often work with Campbells on cross-border funds and fund finance structures. We find them to be sharp, commercial, and responsive.’
- ‘A good team with a conservative risk-based approach ’
Key clients
- Nubank
- Avianca
- Xapo
- Clip Inc
- NextEra Energy
- Creditas
- Phillips 66
- JHD Technologies
- Banco do Brasil
- Investors Trust Assurance SPC
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Richard Spencer; Simon Thomas
Other key lawyers
Kristy-Anne Leith