Gowling WLG advises on a broad spectrum of commercial contracts work, acting for clients across the private and public sectors. The practice supports a range of industries, with particular strength in the automotive sector, boasting a client list that includes a number of household names. Beyond the automotive space, the team has been notably active in real estate, retail, food and drink, life sciences, handling complex, business-critical agreements as well as day-to-day contracting matters, including a number of cross-border mandates. David Lowe co-heads the team, alongside the Birmingham-based Sarah Riding. Lowe handles contractual matters in areas such as supply chain, procurement, facilities management, and outsourcing. Robert Breedon has a particular focus on government work, and he co-leads the government sector team. Alexi Markham also has a strong public sector practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Very helpful, good knowledge of the business, and very responsive.’
- 'David Lowe is a very good communicator, practical and pragmatic. He listens and takes care to understand the client request, offering practical solutions based upon our needs. David is responsive and clear in his advice, adapting the work to suit changing requirements.'
- 'Quick turnaround, attention to detail, the best resources are always assigned to clients based on their needs.'
- 'Alexi Markham is a top-notch commercial lawyer able to quickly understand client's needs. A no-nonsense lawyer, her work is always done to perfection. She is pragmatic and sensible.'
Key clients
- All Saints Retail Limited
- Analogic Corporation
- Asda
- Aston Martin
- Azumi Restaurants Limited
- Baylis & Harding
- Bentley Motors Limited
- Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
- Bloor Homes Limited
- British Red Cross
- Bushveld Minerals
- Cadent Gas
- CBI
- CBRE
- CCEP (Coca Cola)
- Celadon Pharmaceuticals
- Cherry Park Residential
- Chips Away International Limited (Franchise Brands plc)
- Church & Dwight
- Crosta & Mollica
Work highlights
Advising Transport for London on the supply contract through the £500m re-procurement in respect of the London Cycle Hire Scheme.
Act as long-standing advisors to Cummins - the global power solutions leader in manufacturing diesel and alternative fuel generators and engines.
Supported Dyson in England and Singapore in the renewal of its global logistics agreements.
Practice head
David Lowe; Sarah Riding
Other key lawyers
Robert Breedon; Alexi Markham