Praised for its ability to ‘communicate clearly and effectively’, the corporate and commercial team at TLT is regularly instructed by a broad range of corporates across the leisure, food and drink, retail, and consumer goods sectors. The team is particularly strong in financial services, advising major UK clearing banks as well as various international institutions. Co-head Ian Roberts has expertise in private equity and venture capital, while fellow co-head Pauline Cowie handles the full spectrum of commercial arrangements. Stuart Campbell advises on contract law, outsourcing, and commercial procurement for financial services clients. Victoria Zivkovic is noted for her expertise in M&A, private equity, and venture capital investments.
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Testimonials
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‘I've had the pleasure of working with TLT for much of the last 12 months. TLT provides an exceptional combination of payments expertise and commercial contracts knowledge.'
'TLT's deep understanding of the complexities of payments, paired with their ability to navigate intricate commercial agreements, makes TLT an invaluable resource. Whether it's handling payments products issues or crafting well-structured contracts, TLT offers insightful guidance and practical solutions tailored to our specific needs.’
‘TLT has proven to be highly capable in managing complex payments contracts and negotiations. Their in-depth understanding of the payments industry, coupled with their expertise in contract law, allows them to navigate intricate terms and challenging negotiations with ease.'
'TLT is particularly strong at identifying potential risks and providing creative solutions, ensuring that all agreements are structured in a way that protects our interests while aligning with industry best practices.'
'TLT's ability to communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders throughout the negotiation process has been invaluable, making them a trusted partner for handling high-stakes, strategic agreements.’
Key clients
- K3 Capital group
- Boohoo Group
- Praetura
- Sosandar PLC
- Manchester Airport Group
- Econocom Group SE
- Apis Assay Technologies Limited
- Chiesi Limited
- Business Growth Fund
- Maven Capital Partners
- Quality Environmental Services
- First Rescue Training and Supplies
Work highlights
Advising K3 Capital Group on its acquisition of Pinnacle Computing.
Supported GloStation Franchising USA, Inc t/a SandboxVR over the last year on a number of international franchising matters including updating and varying franchise agreements to reflect changes in the client’s offering.
Advised Praetura Ventures on its Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II investment into Manchester-based cybersecurity start-up CloudGuard.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Ian Roberts, Pauline Cowie
Other key lawyers
Elizabeth Delaney, Pauline Cowie, Stuart Campbell, Andrew Clare; Victoria Zivkovic