With a particular focus on advising commercial entities on a range of public law and administrative matters, the team at Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is also well placed to advise on technology and energy mandates. The group is noted for its parliamentary and public affairs expertise, drawing on policy specialists and the wider global practice in which the team sits. Jointly leading the team, Charles Brasted is best placed to handle matters within heavily regulated sectors such as gambling and life sciences. Fellow co-head Julia Marlow acts for both claimants and defendants in complex and high-profile claims. Rounding out the team is Louis Biggs, a key contact for regulatory matters. Andrew Eaton is another key member of the group, with extensive experience in litigation and constitutional law, having joined the firm from Clyde & Co in January 2026. Telha Arshad left the firm in October 2025. David Hansom joined the firm in January 2025 from Clyde & Co.
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Key clients

  • Rolls Royce
  • The National Wealth Fund
  • Legal Services Board
  • Albanwise Wallace Estates
  • The London Metal Exchange and LME Clear
  • The Gambling Commission
  • National Air Traffic Services
  • The Crown Estate
  • Department for Energy Security & Net Zero
  • UK Debt Management Office
  • Sky UK
  • Uber

Work highlights

Acted for Albanwise Wallace on a landmark challenge to the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Acted for Uber all the way up to the Supreme Court to obtain legal certainty about the regulatory obligations of private hire operators.
Acted for the Gambling Commission in its successful defence of one of the very first judicial review challenges under the new Subsidy Control Act.

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.

Louis Biggs
Louis Biggs
Practice head

Charles Brasted; Julia Marlow

Other key lawyers

David Hansom; Andrew Eaton; Louis Biggs