Wallace

Wallace is a London-based law firm that has been established for over 90 years, recognised for its partner-led practice and expertise across a suite of complementary commercial disciplines. The firm represents large corporates, entrepreneurs, investors, hedge funds, high-net-worth individuals and other clients, with a focus on delivering clear, practical legal solutions.

The firm’s corporate practice advises on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, sales, acquisitions and related matters for both listed and unlisted companies at all stages of growth. Its employment team represents employers, senior executives, partnerships and partners on contracts, HR issues, M&A-related employment matters, exits, dismissals and disputes, with extensive experience before the High Court and employment tribunals.

Wallace provides services in intellectual property and technology, including brand protection, trade mark applications, licensing, franchising, IP strategy, technology transactions and data protection compliance. Its litigation team handles complex commercial disputes in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, as well as cross-border arbitration and mediation, with notable experience in fraud, freezing orders, banking disputes and cases against financial institutions.

The property team has a strong reputation in London’s commercial property market, offering comprehensive services and recognised expertise in leasehold enfranchisement, where the firm has been involved in leading cases and the largest enfranchisement claim to date. Property litigation specialists advise both landlords and tenants on disputes including lease renewals, service charges, rent reviews, dilapidations and possession claims.

The firm also advises on restructuring and business insolvency, working with insolvency practitioners and secured creditors to provide solutions, save businesses in difficulty where possible, and handle contentious insolvency litigation in the UK and abroad.

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