With ‘phenomenal technical expertise, depth of experience and a considerate personable approach,’ Fox Williams LLP has an extensive partnership offering which covers both contentious and non-contentious matters, mergers, structures, LLP conversion, and partner moves, as well as litigation, arbitration, investigations, and regulatory and compliance. Housing a breadth of expertise and cross-border capabilities, the group has amassed an impressive client roster which continues to expand. Daniel Sutherland leads the team and stands out for his ability to ’overlay practical advice with regulatory considerations.’ He concentrates on non-contentious matters and is predominantly instructed by international law firms on domestic and cross-border structuring. On the contentious front, Gavin Foggo is the main contact at the practice and has deep experience leading on arbitrations and investigations, alongside offering regulatory advice. Aron Pope, Joanna Chatterton, and David Butler are noted for their aptitude in handling partner disputes, including advising on investigations and regulatory elements, while the ‘efficient and capable’ Ed Livingstone is active on contentious and non-contentious cases. The group also benefits from the expertise of Rebecca Richardson, who is described as ’one of the very best senior associates in the business,’ for her ability to assist on complex contentious matters
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘A firm which offers top flight partnership expertise. At the top of their game on all things partnership and LLP.’

  • ‘David Butler is a strong and client friendly pair of hands.’
  • ‘Rebecca Richardson is one of the very best senior associates in the business. Wonderful to work with. As id Ed Livingstone - hugely efficient and capable.’
  • ‘Phenomenal technical expertise, depth of experience and a considerate personable approach.’

  • ‘Aron Pope is always available, always well prepared, and always gives calm, clear, and measured advice.’

  • ‘Daniel Sutherland is concise and very knowledgeable. He is able to overlay practical advice with regulatory considerations. He is prompt and efficient.’

  • ‘The team at Fox Williams is incredibly dedicated, knowledgeable and practical in an area which involves finding practical solutions. They are incredibly available working to the needs of the client.’

  • ‘Gavin Foggo is a great leader. He is tough but in a very understated way, never gives up and has great legal and strategic understanding of the case. He is on top of all the detail. You know the case is being very well looked after with Gavin.’

Key clients

  • Holland & Knight UK LLP

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Ed Livingstone

Practice head

Daniel Sutherland

Other key lawyers

Gavin Foggo; Aron Pope; Joanna Chatterton; David Butler; Ed Livingstone; Rebecca Richardson