Travers Smith LLP’s commercial contracts team continues to advise on complex, cross-border and business-critical mandates across a range of sectors, with particular strength in energy infrastructure, automotive, retail, tech, and consumer. The team, now headed by Louisa Chambers following her appointment as Head of Department in January 2025, has deepened its focus on large corporate clients. Longstanding partner Richard Brown remains active, particularly in energy infrastructure work, where he is regularly called upon to help clients devise, structure and implement net-zero transitions and investments. Richard Offord and Michael Ross support the practice alongside a strong bench of senior associates. Ben Chivers and Dan Revell have both left the firm.
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‘Extremely responsive and invariably accurate.’
‘There is good industry knowledge within the team, and time is spent keeping up to date with developments.'
‘Richard Brown has supported our business for over 9 years. He is always responsive and retains knowledge, allowing swift progress on any matters.'
‘I have found the teams I deal with to have exceptional knowledge and experience in any matter I need to raise with them, especially around giving advice on new contracts and existing development contracts where disputes have arisen.’
'The team at Travers is incredibly knowledgeable and effective at finding solutions for commercial contract negotiations. The ability to accurately assess problems and offer effective resolution is extremely helpful. The team is professional, diligent, and customer-focused.'
'Both Richard Brown and Richard Offord are exemplary in their support of our business and our commercial contract needs.'
Key clients
- Yum! Brands, Inc.
- GTC Infrastructure Limited
- Swisscom
- Nest Corporation
- Paymentsense / Dojo
- Safestore
- University of Oxford
- Porsche Retail Group
- British Steel Pension Fund
- Shinfield Studios
- BKUK Group Limited
- Sauber Motorsport AG
Work highlights
Advised GTC Infrastructure Limited on its new long-term partnership agreement with ground source heat pump provider, The Kensa Group.
Advised Swisscom on the English law aspects of its acquisition of Vodafone Italia for €8 billion on a debt and cash free basis.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Michael Ross
Practice head
Louisa Chambers
Other key lawyers
Richard Brown; Richard Offord; Michael Ross