Recommended for a wealth of experience in the healthcare and technology segments, Blake Morgan LLP demonstrates proficiency across the full range of commercial work, including advice on supplier contracts, customer agreements, and procurement. The team is also geared to handle M&A and equity capital market transactions and frequently acts for charities and not-for-profit organisations in a variety of contract negotiations. Specialising in outsourcing projects and IT procurement, Alison Patten-Hall leads the firm’s commercial offering. The corporate team is headed by Simon Staples, whose broad portfolio encompasses reorganisations, disposals, and public company takeovers. Elisabeth Bell specialises in advice on technology projects, including licencing and outsourcing agreements.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly experienced, good market experience and easy to work with. Will build the team to fit the deal.’
‘Simon Staples is the standout partner and brings a strong team with him.'
‘Rob Jefferies is very responsive, gives clear, concise advice and has worked beyond what is expected. We have been very happy with the services he has provided.’
‘We have worked with Blake Morgan for many years and have always found their practice to be incredibly customer-oriented. We find that their willingness to support our business goals and to understand the objectives that underpin our strategy means that their guidance and advice is always perfectly aligned to our needs.’
‘Their customer service is exceptional. Our key account contact responds incredibly quickly, and they are solution-focused. They will find a partner who specialises in whatever discipline we need advice for. ’
Key clients
- Nicola Harding Limited
- Abstract Leap Limited
- University of Reading
- Digital Space Group Limited
- CRM Students Limited
- The Global Pathogen Analysis Service Limited
- NHS England
- Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
- Royal Borough of Richmond upon Thames Thames
- Wokingham Borough Council
- Langley House Trust
- East Surry Holdings Group
Work highlights
Advising Global Pathogen Services Limited on a range of licensing, data protection, and IP issues, as well as drafting a suite of template agreements for them to use.
Advising the University of Reading on its first spin-out out including the negotiation of all related documentation and the development of a suite of template documents.
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.
Practice head
Alison Patten-Hall; Simon Staples
Other key lawyers
Elisabeth Bell; Penny Rinta Suksi; Thanos Rotziokos; Rob Jefferies