Linklaters LLP’s commercial contracts practice is turned to by various multinationals and institutions for complex, high-stakes agreements, particularly in sectors such as financial services, healthcare, consumer goods, and technology. Marly Didizian is a seasoned commercial contracts partner with 30 years’ experience in complex sourcing agreements and business transformations, regularly providing strategic advice on high-stakes deals, renegotiations and dispute resolution throughout the contract lifecycle. Georgina Kon is trusted by clients to handle digital transformations. Richard Cumbley and Julian Cunningham-Day are further important members, with significant contractual experience. TMT partner Rich Jones provides key support to the team.
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  • ‘The whole Linklaters team has always been extremely responsive and providing real added value.’
  • ‘Georgina Kon: Outstanding expertise in IT matters.'

Key clients

  • Gavi
  • Unilever Plc
  • Patterson UTI
  • HSBC
  • Sainsbury’s Bank
  • Vattenfall A/S
  • Schroders Plc
  • Siemens Healthineers AG
  • Diageo Pension Scheme Limited
  • Cromwell Operations Ply Ltd
  • Interactive Brokers

Work highlights

Advising Gavi on their African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator (“AVMA”).
Advising Unilever separation of their ice cream business in the context of a carve-out, valued at £15bn.
Advising Siemens Healthineers complex supply arrangements for novel medtech tiles to be used in advanced medical imaging devices.

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Practice head

Marly Didizian

Other key lawyers

Georgina Kon; Richard Cumbley; Julian Cunningham-Day; Rich Jones