Slaughter and May’s commercial contracts group routinely advises on high-value, strategic agreements. The team excels in handling highly complex matters, with recent engagements including advising major consumer goods companies on restructuring production and distribution models internationally, and supporting leading telecoms operators on various multi-jurisdictional, business-critical transactions across Europe. Duncan Blaikie is a driving force in the practice, advising on complex agreements across sectors including telecoms, financial services, retail, life sciences, and technology. Oliver Moir focuses on contracts in the infrastructure, energy, and natural resource sectors. Richard McDonnell regularly contributes to some of the team’s most complex matters, such as those involving Vodafone. Laura Houston and David Ives are also important members of the team.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very strong. They are commercial in their approach. Very responsive. Easy to work with and proactive. Great business partners. They have the ability to deal with very complex and challenging work as well as getting the day-to-day work done. ’
‘The team always provides excellent and timely advice. They understand our business and will always provide just what we need, not what they think we need. ’
Key clients
- Vodafone Group plc
- Diageo
Work highlights
Advising Vodafone Group in connection with all aspects of the proposed joint venture with CK Hutchison, comprising the merger of Vodafone Limited and Three UK including the drafting and negotiation of over 15 strategic supply, services and collaboration arrangements that will provide business critical, and business generating, services to the merged business.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Richard McDonnell
Practice head
Duncan Blaikie; Oliver Moir
Other key lawyers
Laura Houston; David Ives; Richard McDonnell