Lawrence Graham LLP

We are Lawrence Graham (LG) – a firm of business lawyers advising clients from around the world.

We have been established for over 280 years and remain one of the world's most respected, successful and innovative firms.

Founded originally in London, which is where our headquarters remain, we now have offices in Dubai, Monaco, Moscow and Singapore.

Our clients come from over 60 countries across six continents with almost half our revenue coming from outside the UK. These clients are crucial to our success. Our approach is to get deep inside their businesses and the industries and sectors they operate in. The challenges they face are often complex and considerable. In anticipating these and designing effective solutions we have a sharper commercial edge.

Our lawyers and support staff are highly talented and value a strong team ethic. They are also pragmatic and commercial whilst part of a refreshingly friendly and straightforward culture.

Welcome to Lawrence Graham.

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Lawrence Graham LLP

Lawrence Graham is one of the oldest law firms in the world.

We can trace our history back over 280 years to the UK's first registration of law firms in 1730 – and we have evidence of being in business prior to that date.

Records show James and Thomas Graham were the two partners in the firm in the 1760s. In addition to practising law, they lent money to their clients and we have documents showing loans to dukes and earls of England during that period. 'The Gentleman's Magazine' wrote that in their capacity as confidential advisers they "by their zeal, ability, integrity, and indefatigable industry, restored many families of distinction to their estates, and to their wealth, ease, and comfort, by the judicious arrangement of their affairs."

The first Lawrence was Nathaniel Tertius Lawrence who joined the firm in 1854. He was an outstanding solicitor of his generation and became president of the Law Society in 1879. In 1880 he gave an address which was the first call for reform of the law of land and property. He was a man of such esteem that he was a trusted friend, confidant and adviser to many eminent personalities during the second half of Queen Victoria's reign, including a Prime Minister. Nathaniel's son James and his grandson William in due course also became partners in the firm.

The firm acted for clients who were not only owners of much of the wealth of the country but who were also senior political figures and government officials.

We have advised on a number of high profile matters over the years including:

Dealing with the probate of Napoleon's will, business and other affairs
Acting in the royal divorce between King George IV and Queen Caroline
Acting for Mr Simpson on his divorce from Wallis Simpson which freed her to marry Edward, Prince of Wales
Advising the estate of Diana, Princess of Wales following her death

The firm changed its name from Lawrence Graham Middleton Lewis to Lawrence Graham in 1983.

The Monaco practice, founded originally in 1979, was acquired in 2003.

In 2007 we moved from 190 Strand opposite the law courts, to a state of the art office development called More London, between London Bridge and Tower Bridge.

Our Dubai office opened in 2007, in 2009 we established an office in Moscow, and in 2012 we opened in Singapore.

Lawrence Graham LLP

Lawrence Graham's business strategy is shaped by those who understand it best – our partners.

The firm is led by senior partner Andrew Witts and managing partner Hugh Maule working with our equity partners' committee. Together they deal with strategy, partner admissions and remuneration, and monitor the performance of the firm.

Andrew Witts provides strategic leadership to the firm and works alongside Hugh Maule to ensure implementation of the firm's business strategy and management of day to day operations.

Andrew and Hugh meet regularly with clients to understand how we can improve our quality of service and better meet their needs.

Previously head of dispute resolution since 2008, Andrew was voted in as Lawrence Graham's senior partner in May 2011. He specialises in corporate fraud and international asset tracing, with particular experience in running complex multi-jurisdictional fraud and asset tracing matters. A founding member of FraudNet, the International Chamber of Commerce's international network of fraud litigation specialists, Andrew is also part of our Contentious Trust and Probate team having dealt with many trust litigation matters in most of the offshore jurisdictions.

Hugh was re-elected as our managing partner in May 2011 following his initial three-year term. He joined the firm more than 20 years ago and became head of our business and finance group in 2006. Hugh's legal expertise is primarily in corporate finance (flotations and secondary issues), takeovers, mergers, acquisitions, disposals, private equity, venture and development capital (including investment agreements and joint ventures).

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Arthur J. Gallagher acquires Property & Commercial Ltd advised by LG Lawrence Graham has advised long-standing client Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on the acquisition of Property & Commercial Limited from Barbon Insurance Group Limited. May 2013 MORE
Employee shareholder status has made it The House of Lords last night accepted the government's proposals to legislate for the creation of Employee Shareholder Status. Apr 2013 MORE
First residential REIT to launch on the LSE's Specialist Fund Market Lawrence Graham is advising on the launch of the UK's first residential real estate investment trust (REIT) which will invest in student accommodation. Apr 2013 MORE
Paris Brown and twitter lessons for employers Apr 2013 MORE
Tweeting can damage your employment prospects Employment partner Helga Breen comments on the case of Paris Brown and her Twitter statements. Apr 2013 MORE
LG advises Vanoil Energy Ltd on two recommended takeovers Lawrence Graham has advised Vanoil Energy Limited, an oil and gas company listed on the TSX Venture Exchange with a portfolio of assets in East Africa, on two recommended takeovers, both of which have been announced within the last month. Apr 2013 MORE
LG advises on Dolphin Capital Investors' €50m convertible bond issue The investment funds team at Lawrence Graham LLP has advised existing client Dolphin Capital Investors Limited on the issue of €50 million of Euro convertible bonds. Apr 2013 MORE
Lawrence Graham LLP advises on the £203 million proposed acquisition of Valiant Petroleum Plc by Ithaca Energy Inc Mar 2013 MORE
Лоренс Грэхам предоставляет консультации в отношении приобретения грузинских горнопромышленных компаний за $120 млн Лоренс Грэхам предоставляет консультации в отношении приобретения грузинских горнопромышленных компаний за $120 млн Mar 2013 MORE
Court of Appeal decision that withholding Jobseeker's Allowance was unlawful Tessa Livock and Yvonne Gallagher comment on the Court of Appeal decision today that withholding Jobseeker's Allowance was unlawful. Feb 2013 MORE
Brazilian success in Jersey Since 2005, Lawrence Graham has undertaken asset recovery work on behalf of the Federal Republic of Brazil and the Municipality of São Paulo. This work has culminated in a very important and successful judgment. Feb 2013 MORE
Woolgate Exchange sold for £265m Acting for Capita and receivers Menzies Business Recovery LLP, Lawrence Graham has advised on the sale of Woolgate Exchange in the City of London to Ivanhoé Cambridge and TPG Feb 2013 MORE
LG advises JSC Naftogaz in US$3.656 bn credit agreement Feb 2013 MORE
Elior scoops Switchboard of the Year Award for third consecutive year Elior UK has beaten off competition from sixty other businesses to scoop the Switchboard of the Year Award for its team at law firm Lawrence Graham. Jan 2013 MORE
UK Christian Nadia Eweida wins the right to wear a cross at work The European Court of Human Rights this morning made judgments in the cases of a number of UK Christians who claimed their religious freedoms were being infringed. Jan 2013 MORE
LG консультирует НАК «Нафтогаз» в отношении кредитного соглашения на сумму $3.656 млрд Jan 2013 MORE
LG advises on the largest 2012 investment company IPO LG has advised on Starwood European Real Estate Finance Limited's £228.5million initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. Jan 2013 MORE
Arthur J. Gallagher acquires assets of Execution Noble Limited Lawrence Graham has advised client Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on the acquisition of reinsurance business and assets of Execution Noble Limited Dec 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham strengthens Singapore with new trusts partner Lawrence Graham LLP has hired widely-respected trusts partner Zac Lucas. Dec 2012 MORE
LG advises on successful fraud case against ex-mayor of Sao Paulo Dispute Resolution partner James Sidwell has commented on the high profile fraud conviction of the former mayor of Sao Paolo, Paulo Maluf in the Independent on Saturday 17 November 2012. Nov 2012 MORE
FSA to donate fine receipts to charity - or is it? Some £35 million of those fines received [by the FSA] so far this year will be used to support armed forces charities. Nov 2012 MORE
Comment: Brett Israel on Comet's impending collapse Lawrence Graham restructuring and insolvency head Brett Israel comments on Comet's impending collapse. Nov 2012 MORE
LG advises on BlackRock North American Income Trust's £65m listing The investment funds team at Lawrence Graham LLP has advised BlackRock North American Income Trust plc on its main market listing and £65 million fundraising by way of a placing and offer for subscription. Oct 2012 MORE
Comment: Michael Murphy on calls for Starbucks tax probe Lawrence Graham corporate tax partner Michael Murphy comments on calls for a UK tax probe for Starbucks Oct 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on acquisition of Acumus Ltd Acumus Limited is a retail insurance broker that provides risk consulting and insurance services exclusively for the U.K. housing association sector. Sep 2012 MORE
Comment: Yvonne Gallagher on Cable's employment law reforms Lawrence Graham's head of employment, Yvonne Gallagher, comments on Vince Cable's proposed employment law reforms which were announced today. Sep 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham associate named in the Top 35 Under 35 list Peta Shanks has been named in the prestigious annual list published by Private Client Practitioner. Sep 2012 MORE
Four UK Christians take their battle to Strasbourg Four British Christians who claim they lost their jobs as a result of discrimination against their beliefs are taking their cases to the European Court of Human Rights. They include an airline worker stopped from wearing a cross and a registrar who did not want to marry gay couples. All four lost separate employment tribunals relating to their beliefs. Sep 2012 MORE
PTT Exploration and Production buys Cove Energy Plc for £1.22bn Lawrence Graham LLP advises as PTT Exploration and Production buys Cove Energy Plc for £1.22bn Aug 2012 MORE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquires Intasure Lawrence Graham LLP advises on Arthur J. Gallagher's acquisition of Intasure. Aug 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham has advised Arthur J. Gallagher on the acquisition of Contego Underwriting Ltd Limited is a pre-eminent Insurance and Reinsurance provider to the Construction and Engineering markets. Jul 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on AIM flotation of Praetorian Resources Ltd Lawrence Graham LLP has advised Praetorian Resources Limited (Praetorian) on its AIM market flotation this week. Jul 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advising AIM-listed COBRA Holdings Plc Lawrence Graham is advising AIM-listed COBRA Holdings Plc in relation to a recommended cash offer by Alto Intermediary Group Limited. Jul 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on takeover offer for General Medical Clinics Plc Lawrence Graham is advising St Martins Healthcare Limited in relation to its recommended cash offer for General Medical Clinics Plc . Jun 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on $120m acquisition of Georgian mining companies Lawrence Graham LLP has acted for clients Mining Developments – Georgia LLC and Mineral Resources Management LLC on their US$120 million acquisition of GPM Georgia BV. Jun 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham recruits new international head of restructuring and insolvency Lawrence Graham LLP has hired Brett Israel as a partner and international head of its restructuring and insolvency team. Jun 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham enters Brazilian market with local association Lawrence Graham LLP and Brazilian law firm Motta, Fernandes Rocha – Advogados have formed a new non-exclusive association to enhance the delivery of international legal services to their respective clients. Jun 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises Circle Holdings Plc on £47.5m secondary fundraising Lawrence Graham has advised Circle Holdings Plc on a cash placing and subscription to raise £47.5 million. Jun 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises new client The Parkmead Group Plc on recommended offer for DEO Petroleum Plc Lawrence Graham is advising new client The Parkmead Group Plc on its recommended all share offer for DEO Petroleum Plc that was announced on 28 May 2012. May 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on increased £1.2bn offer for Cove Energy International business law firm Lawrence Graham LLP is continuing to advise Cove Energy Plc in relation to a possible takeover. May 2012 MORE
Recommended cash acquisition by Liquidity Services for GoIndustry-DoveBid Plc Lawrence Graham is advising GoIndustry-DoveBid Plc in relation to a recommended cash acquisition by way of a scheme of arrangement by Liquidity Services Limited. May 2012 MORE
Three top City law firm partners set to join Lawrence Graham's real estate practice LG has recruited three highly respected partners from the magic circle and silver circle to strengthen further its leading real estate practice. May 2012 MORE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquires majority stake in Insurance Dialogue Limited LG has advised existing client Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (Gallagher), the international insurance broking and risk management services firm, on the acquisition of 78.5 per cent of the shares of Insurance Dialogue Limited (IDL). May 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on £54m law firm acquisition LG has advised Slater & Gordon on its acquisition of Russell Jones & Walker for £54 million. Apr 2012 MORE
Supreme Court rejects Seldon age discrimination case Following the Supreme Court rejecting the Seldon age discrimination case today, Lawrence Graham's head of employment, Yvonne Gallagher, comments. Apr 2012 MORE
Shell to make £1.12bn offer for Lawrence Graham client Cove Energy Lawrence Graham is advising Cove Energy Plc in relation to a recommended takeover offer from Royal Dutch Shell Plc. Apr 2012 MORE
Comment: Wal-Mart bribery scandal Lawrence Graham's head of anti-corruption, Eoin O'Shea, comments on news of a Wal-Mart bribery scandal. Apr 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham to advise Ukrainian oil and gas giant Naftogaz LG has entered into a procurement contract with Naftogaz for the provision of legal advice and assistance. Apr 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham promotes four lawyers to partnership across three practice areas LG will promote four London-based lawyers to its partnership on 1 May 2012. Apr 2012 MORE
LG advises on £14.7 million secondary placing and capital re-organisation for Firestone Diamonds Plc LG has acted for AIM client Firestone Diamonds Plc on its £14.7 million (gross) fundraising and connected capital re-organisation. Apr 2012 MORE
A blurry line between networking and colluding Yvonne Gallagher, Lawrence Graham's head of employment, comments on the judgment of the European Commission that DHL, UPS, Kuehne & Nagel & Others had been guilty of price fixing, leading to fines totalling £169 million. Mar 2012 MORE
7% stamp duty a "soft target" and enforcement will be a "challenge" Following George Osborne's announcement that a new seven per cent stamp duty rate on sales of property above £2 million will be introduced by the government, Elliot Weston comments. Mar 2012 MORE
Government plans to streamline merger regime welcomed Following news that the government plans to merge the functions of the Competition Commission and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) into the single Competition and Markets Authority, Lawrence Graham's head of EU, competition and regulation, Rosemary Choueka, comments. Mar 2012 MORE
An LG designed executive entity for trust structures is now law Pioneering legislation has become law in the Bahamas creating an executive entity for use in offshore wealth preservations structures. Mar 2012 MORE
LG advising Cove Energy plc on its formal sale process The LG team is being led by partners Geoff Gouriet and John Reed, and associate Sam Gray. Feb 2012 MORE
Lawrence Graham to open an office in Singapore LG is opening an office in Singapore by forming an alliance with local firm PK Wong and Associates LLC. Feb 2012 MORE
Rangers FC – a pre-emptive strike against HMRC? Following recent news of Rangers FC's financial turmoil, Lawrence Graham Corporate Tax partner, Elliot Weston, comments. Feb 2012 MORE
Kalahari Minerals sold for £650 million – advised by Lawrence Graham LG hs advised Kalahari Minerals Plc in its sale to Taurus Mineral, a newly incorporated company formed at the direction of CGNPC-Uranium Resources Co. Ltd and the China-Africa Development Fund, for £650 million. Feb 2012 MORE
LG advises on the sale of Sanderson and St Martins Lane Hotels The central London hotels have been sold to Capital Hill Hotels Limited for £192m. Feb 2012 MORE
LG advises Brewin Dolphin on the disposal of its corporate advisory & broking division Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK's largest independent private client investment managers, has completed the disposal of its corporate advisory and broking division to a new partnership called N+1 Brewin. Feb 2012 MORE
LG advises on cash offer by Acorn Global Investments Limited for Dhir India Investments Limited The offer valued DII at £7 million. LG advised on all corporate, UK tax, finance and regulatory aspects of the transaction. Jan 2012 MORE
Helga Breen comments on executive pay proposals Following Vince Cable announcing the government's response to its consultation on measures to curb executive pay, Helga Breen comments. Jan 2012 MORE
LG advises Greenko on $70m investment from Standard Chartered LG has advised Greenko Group Plc – the AIM-traded Indian owner and operator of clean energy projects – on a US$70 million investment from Standard Chartered. Jan 2012 MORE
LG further strengthens finance practice with hire of three partners LG has further strengthened its leading finance group by hiring three partners. Jan 2012 MORE
LG has advised EIIB on its investment in Rasmala Holdings Limited Lawrence Graham has advised leading financial services company European Islamic Investment Bank Plc ("EIIB") on its US$21m investment in Rasmala Holdings Limited. Jan 2012 MORE
LG advises Kalahari Minerals LG acting for Kalahari Minerals plc in connection with a £632 million cash offer for the company's entire share capital Dec 2011 MORE
Government likely to welcome balanced General Anti Avoidance Rule report The most eye-catching measure in the report is the proposal for an advisory panel Nov 2011 MORE
LG strengthens its real estate practice with new partner hire Mark Mallon is appointed from SJ Berwin as a partner in LG's leading real estate group. Nov 2011 MORE
LG advises Golden Prospect Precious Metals Limited on its £18.6m capital raising on the Channel Islands Stock Exchange Partner Jeffrey Elway led the team at LG, which included corporate associate Jenna Beever. Nov 2011 MORE
LG recruits Courtney Rothery as an associate in its Dubai office Courtney Rothery joins LG as an associate in its construction and projects team in Dubai Oct 2011 MORE
LG recruits partner Iain Shurwood to its Finance practice Iain Shurwood is to join LG's finance group from Squire Sanders Hammonds Oct 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham wins Insolvency Law Firm of the Year LG wins Law Firm of the Year at the Insolvency and Rescue Awards Oct 2011 MORE
Three commendations awarded to Lawrence Graham at FT Innovative Lawyers 2011 LG wins three commendations from the FT for its dispute resolution and private capital teams Oct 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on debt financing of £139m purchase of 19 storey City office by German fund manager LG advises on £139m purchase of 30 Crown Place, London Sep 2011 MORE
UK Swiss bank account holders could move to other offshore financial centres The new UK-Swiss tax deal promises to bring in much needed revenue to the Government's coffers from individuals who have been avoiding disclosure for perhaps many years. Aug 2011 MORE
What now for Sky as the Competition Commission provisionally finds against it? The Competition Commission has provisionally found that Sky's control over pay-TV movie rights in the UK restricts competition between pay-TV providers. Aug 2011 MORE
LG ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients in latest Hemscott advisers guide It is the 13th consecutive quarter that LG has led on its own by market capitalisation Aug 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients Lawrence Graham ranked as number one legal adviser to AIM clients in latest Hemscott advisers guide. Aug 2011 MORE
Shoesmith saga grinds towards conclusion Sharon Shoesmith, former director of children's services of the London Borough of Haringey, seems likely to be awarded substantial damages following her peremptory sacking. Aug 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham LLP advises Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising LG has advised Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising, SEDA facility, debt restructuring and redomicile to the Cayman Islands Jul 2011 MORE
Lehman loses UK Supreme Court appeal as Justices unanimously uphold the supremacy of English law The UK Supreme Court has today unanimously dismissed an appeal by Lehman Brothers' bankruptcy estate following a legal battle with a group of Australian noteholders Jul 2011 MORE
UK bribery: another scalp for the FSA Bribery offences in the UK are mostly policed by the Serious Fraud Office and, sometimes, the City of London Police. Jul 2011 MORE
Next steps for Competition Commission after "calculated, strategic move by News Corp" Following Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt's decision to refer News Corp's bid for BSkyB to the Competition Commission yesterday, Rosemary Choueka comments. Jul 2011 MORE
Analysis of BSkyB takeover Jeremy Hunt's letter to the OFT and Ofcom is unlikely to persuade them to reconsider the News Corp acquisition of BSkyB. Jul 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham LLP advises Frontera Resources Corporation Lawrence Graham LLP advises Frontera Resources Corporation on its equity fundraising, SEDA facility, debt restructuring and redomicile to the Cayman Islands Jul 2011 MORE
Could News Corp face tribunal proceedings for NOTW redundancies? Reports of the announcements made to staff on the News of the World yesterday would suggest that News Corporation will soon also have tribunal proceedings on its hands. Jul 2011 MORE
LG advises international forestry investment company on $67 million placement and CISX listing LG has advised The Forest Company Limited in relation to its third private placement with a value of $67 million. Jun 2011 MORE
Defras waste policy review lacks firm obligations This review is the culmination of a year's work of analysis of waste policies in England. Jun 2011 MORE
Wealthy parents are most likely to be behind a pre nup Wealthy parents are most likely to be the driving force behind a pre-nuptial agreement, a poll conducted by Lawrence Graham has revealed. Jun 2011 MORE
LG advises Cape Plc on proposed new international holding company and move to the LSE market Lawrence Graham LLP is advising AIM-listed Cape plc on its step up from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and its simultaneous restructuring by way of a scheme of arrangement. May 2011 MORE
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co acquires HLG Holdings Ltd LG has advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on the acquisition of HLG Holdings Ltd. May 2011 MORE
LG advises Brewin Dolphin on disposal of its corporate advisory and broking division LG has advised Brewin Dolphin on the disposal of its corporate advisory and broking division to N+1 Brewin. May 2011 MORE
LG appoints insurance and reinsurance specialist David Breslin as its head of dispute resolution and Richard Miles as head of real estate LG has appointed David Breslin as head of Dispute Resolution and Richard Miles as head of Real Estate. May 2011 MORE
Royal wedding brings pre nuptials into sharp focus The world will be watching William and Kate as they tie the knot on 29 April but would it not be prudent to protect the prince's personal fortune by signing a pre-nuptial agreement? Apr 2011 MORE
LG promotes two associates to partner in dispute resolution and corporate teams LG is pleased to announce associates James Sidwell and David Ponsford will be joining the partnership on 1 May 2011. Apr 2011 MORE
Pre nuptial agreements: what next? Apr 2011 MORE
Successful restructuring of 16 Hilton Hotels LG has acted for the owners on the successful restructuring of their multi-syndicated senior, stretch senior and mezzanine debt aggregating in excess of £340m, secured on a portfolio of 16 Hilton-managed hotels Apr 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises on Dolphin Capital Investors $40m convertible bond issue The Investment Funds team at Lawrence Graham LLP ("LG"), the international business law firm, has advised existing client Dolphin Capital Investors Limited ("Dolphin") on the issue of US$40 million of convertible bonds. Mar 2011 MORE
Reaction to new guidance on the UK Bribery Act The Ministry of Justice has published its long awaited guidance on the Bribery Act due to come into force on 1st July 2011. Mar 2011 MORE
Treasury Committee report calls for more assistance on tax policy making The issue of how tax policy should be formulated has been attracting a lot of attention recently. Mar 2011 MORE
Government aims to stop exodus from the UK with super-low rate of corporation tax for finance companies The Government has moved to encourage UK groups to remain in the country by permitting their overseas group treasury companies to be subject to a very low effective rate of UK tax Mar 2011 MORE
Budget reaction: Anthony Thompson Following the Chancellor's Budget announcement today, Lawrence Graham's head of private capital, Anthony Thompson, comments. Mar 2011 MORE
LG advises Longbow Real Estate Capital LLP on sale of a 51% interest to ICG plc LG has advised the management of Longbow Real Estate Capital LLP on its sale of a 51 per cent interest to FTSE 250 company Intermediate Capital Group Plc. Mar 2011 MORE
Budget should prioritise simplification to prevent exodus The Government should simplify the UK's tax rules to stimulate growth in next week's Budget. Mar 2011 MORE
Arthur J. Gallagher acquires business and assets of Woodbrook Underwriting Agencies Limited LG has advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on its acquisition of the business and assets of underwriting agency Woodbrook Underwriting Agencies Limited. Mar 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham advises Kalahari Minerals on CGNPGs £756m takeover bid LG has acted for Kalahari Minerals in connection with a £756 million possible cash offer for the company's entire share capital by Chinese state-owned CGNPG Uranium Resources Co. Mar 2011 MORE
The Crown Estate makes new appointments to the urban portfolios legal panel The Crown Estate can announce that, following a competitive tender process, Burges Salmon LLP and Lawrence Graham LLP have been appointed to provide legal services for our urban portfolio. The appointments are effective from 1 April 2011. Mar 2011 MORE
LG advises on handbag restructuring Lawrence Graham has advised MCR on the pre-pack administration of Morley Trading, the holding company retailing the Ollie & Nic brand. Feb 2011 MORE
City lawyer wary of new Treasury plans for FCA Following the publication of the consultation paper detailing plans for City regulation after the FSA is disbanded, the Treasury proposes to give the newFCA the ability to comment publicly on enforcement actions earlier than before. Feb 2011 MORE
Henderson UK Property Unit Trust invests £30m, advised by LG The Henderson UK Property Unit Trust has invested almost £30m in the first month of 2011, boosting the distributable yield on the fund to 4.6%. LG advised Henderson in all transactions. Feb 2011 MORE
Lawrence Graham ranked as top legal adviser to AIM clients LG has been named as the top legal adviser to AIM clients in the latest Hemscott Advisers Rankings Guide. Feb 2011 MORE
Bribery Act delay. is the UK soft on international corruption? This further delay is hard to understand. There has been more or less constant consultation with industry and many other interested parties for almost four years. Jan 2011 MORE
Elliot Weston to join Lawrence Graham as a partner in its Corporate Tax team Elliot Weston to join Lawrence Graham as a partner in its Corporate Tax team as it expands its tax structuring capabilities for real estate. Jan 2011 MORE
LG advises The Threadneedle Low Carbon Workplace Trust in its first purchase LG partner Robert Adam has advised The Threadneedle Low-Carbon Workplace Trust, the first fund to be launched in conjunction with the Carbon Trust, in its initial purchase of four buildings for £42 million. Jan 2011 MORE
Reaction to Government review of Bribery Act This 'review' seems to be part of a much wider review of legislation, not something specific to the Bribery Act. Jan 2011 MORE
LG advises on four AIM deals involving African natural resource companies LG advises on four AIM deals involving African natural resource companies. Jan 2011 MORE
New Senior Partner elected at Lawrence Graham LLP LG announces today that its partners have elected Andrew Witts as Senior Partner and re-elected Hugh Maule as Managing Partner with effect from 1st May 2011. Dec 2010 MORE
LG advises on fast track AIM admission and £20m fundraisings Lawrence Graham has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities plc on two AIM-related transactions. Dec 2010 MORE
LG advises on £94.7 million Main Market listing, £50 million placing and £20 million placing and offer for subscription The investment funds team at LG has advised BlackRock Frontiers Investment Trust plc on its Main Market listing and £94.7 million fundraising by way of a placing. Dec 2010 MORE
Lawrence Graham recognised for "sterling performance" as it almost doubles AIM clients within five years LG has been named top legal adviser to AIM-listed clients in the 5th Anniversary Hemscott Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide. Dec 2010 MORE
Antony Woodhouse joins Lawrence Graham as a partner in its insurance and reinsurance team LG has hired partner Antony Woodhouse from Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge (formerly Kendall Freeman) to join its highly regarded insurance and reinsurance team. Dec 2010 MORE
LG advises Cenkos on £18m oil and gas placing LG has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities Plc in relation to a fundraising for Canadian oil and gas company Caza Oil & Gas, Inc. Nov 2010 MORE
LG advises on £110m AIM secondary fundraising for Cove Energy plc LG has acted for AIM client Cove Energy Plc on its £110 million (gross) fundraising. Nov 2010 MORE
Survey points to bright future for independent private banks Almost 100 influential figures from London's banking, trustee and advisory communities came together this week for a topical debate on the future of private banks and how the super rich manage their wealth, held by Lawrence Graham LLP. Nov 2010 MORE
No privilege for crimes in parliament A group of MPs and a Member of the House of Lords have been charged with false accounting under section 17 of the Theft Act 1968. Nov 2010 MORE
AIM listed Clipper Windpower Plc acquired by United Technologies Corporation LG is acting for Clipper Windpower Plc on its proposed recommended cash acquisition by United Technologies Corporation. Nov 2010 MORE
Lawrence Graham consolidates its position as top AIM legal adviser LG has been named top legal adviser to AIM clients in the Hemscott rankings for the third quarter of 2010. It is the sixth consecutive quarter that it has held this position. Nov 2010 MORE
Waste lawyers welcome a single diverse waste policy Today marks the closing date for responses to the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs' review of waste policies. Oct 2010 MORE
LG advises international AIM listed mining company on takeover LG has acted for Firestone Diamonds Plc on its takeover by way of a scheme of arrangement of Kopane Diamond Developments Plc. Oct 2010 MORE
Bribery Act consultation guidance should not be ignored Sep 2010 MORE
LG India focus pays further dividend with major AIM IPO LG has advised nominated adviser Arden Partners Plc in connection with a £37 million AIM IPO for Indian outsourcing and call centre operator iEnergizer. Sep 2010 MORE
Real estate experts warn of complications for corporate trustees and LPs with the CRC scheme As you may be aware, The Environment Agency issued guidance last month in relation to how the Carbon Reduction Commitment Scheme (CRC) will apply to trusts. Jul 2010 MORE
LG advises Development Securities plc on acquisition of the largest indoor venue in Europe LG has advised leading property developer and investment company Development Securities plc on its purchase of the Manchester Evening News Arena Complex for £62.2 million. Jun 2010 MORE
LG advises international investment property company on £35m placing and open offer and firm placing LG has advised Japan Residential Investment Company Limited on a £35 million fundraising by way of a placing and open offer and firm placing. Jun 2010 MORE
LG advises on sale of defence products business to Key Technologies Plc LG has recently advised on the sale of the business and assets of Primetake Limited to Ensco 781 Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Key Technologies Plc. The value of the deal was £10.5 million. Jun 2010 MORE
LG grows Private Capital team in Dubai Angela Calnan, a senior Private Capital solicitor, has joined LG's award-winning Private Capital team. Jun 2010 MORE
LG advises international forestry investment company on $126 million placement LG has advised The Forest Company Limited in relation to its second private placement of $126 million. Jun 2010 MORE
LG advises Arthur J. Gallagher & Co on its latest acquisition LG has advised Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (Gallagher), the international insurance broking and risk management services firm, on the acquisition of Risk & Reward Group (Holdings) Limited from its existing management team. Jun 2010 MORE
Lawyers warn Apple iBookstore could cause price fixing issues Apple seems to have a complex pricing structure in place, but it needs to be careful. May 2010 MORE
Lawrence Graham consolidates position as top AIM legal adviser LG remains top legal adviser to AIM clients in the Hemscott rankings for the second quarter of 2010. May 2010 MORE
LG strengthens Real Estate, Litigation, IP and Competition with appointment of four new partners LG is pleased to announce that it has promoted Jeremy Andrews (Litigation), Susanna Beeson (Real Estate), Rosemary Choueka (Competition/ Public Procurement) and Georgie Collins (IP) to the partnership. May 2010 MORE
Lawyers warn new competition rules could impact deals As you may be aware, the European Commission has unveiled its new rules on vertical agreements and competition law. Apr 2010 MORE
LG advises on AIM listing for Brazilian retail focused real estate company LG has advised Squarestone Brasil Limited on its admission to AIM and £28.2 million fundraising. Apr 2010 MORE
Indian power company KSK Power moves from AIM to LSE Main Market LG has advised KSK Power Ventur plc in connection with its move up from AIM to the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange by way of a standard listing. Apr 2010 MORE
Anti corruption lawyers welcome revolutionary Bribery Act As you are probably aware, the Bribery Act has been passed by Parliament and is likely to receive Royal Assent today (Thursday 8 April). Apr 2010 MORE
LG advises on fundraising for international natural resources AIM company LG has acted for AIM client Cove Energy Plc on a fundraising which will take the aggregate funds raised by the company since last summer to over £70 million. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises on worlds first wave and tidal energy leasing LG has advised Marine Current Turbines on its successful bid for a lease agreement with The Crown Estate for the world's first commercial wave and tidal leasing round. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises on third Dubai liquidation in the DIFC LG has advised Shahab Haider, the Liquidator of Orion Holding Overseas Limited, which was ordered to be wound up on 11 January 2010. Mar 2010 MORE
LG names Fairbridge as annual charity partner LG has chosen Fairbridge, a charity supporting young people, as its annual charity for 2010. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises leading AIM listed Indian renewable energy company on £72 million placing LG has advised Greenko Group PLC on a £72 million fundraising by way of a placing of ordinary shares by Arden Partners plc and Mirabaud Securities LLP. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises Marine Current Turbines Limited on new funding from Siemens LG has advised Marine Current Turbines Limited on a £4.8 million round of investment from global engineering firm, Siemens Plc, the Carbon Trust, High Tide Worldwide BV and other private investors. Mar 2010 MORE
LG advises on sale of leading online gaming developer LG has acted for Virtue Fusion Limited, a leading developer and licensor of online Bingo products, and its shareholders on the sale of the Virtue Fusion business to AIM-quoted, Playtech Ltd. Feb 2010 MORE
LG advises BMW UK Pension Scheme on largest ever longevity insurance deal LG has advised the trustee of the BMW (UK) Operations Pension Scheme on a major longevity insurance transaction covering its 60,000 pensioners. Feb 2010 MORE
LG advises on international superconductor energy technology company fundraising LG has advised AIM client Zenergy Power plc on a secondary fundraising of £20 million. Feb 2010 MORE
LG advises Cenkos on fundraisings LG has advised nominated adviser and broker Cenkos Securities Plc on two fundraisings for Entertainment One Ltd and Optare plc. Feb 2010 MORE
School buildings imbalance could impact energy efficiency Lawyers warn that plans to list more schools to secure their protection because of the replacement and refurbishment imbalance, could impact on energy efficiency measures. Jan 2010 MORE
LG advises leading leisure company on sale and leaseback of Premier Inn Hotels LG has advised Whitbread Group Plc on the sale and leaseback of five Premier Inn Hotels. Jan 2010 MORE
LG advises on a $270 million deal for wind energy client LG has advised Clipper Windpower Plc on a US$270 million transaction with United Technologies Corporation. Jan 2010 MORE
LG expands its Real Estate team LG is pleased to announce that Iain Thomas will join the Real Estate team as a partner focusing on finance. Jan 2010 MORE
LG acts on a hat-trick of innovative investment fund restructurings LG has recently advised three AIM quoted funds in connection with innovative restructuring schemes. May 2009 MORE
LG celebrates top spot with a flurry of fundraisings on AIM and LSE Main Market LG has advised on secondary fundraisings for five clients on both AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange with an aggregate value of approximately £78 million. May 2009 MORE
LG advises on a quartet of AIM fundraisings LG has advised on a quartet of AIM fundraisings which have completed in the last 10 days with an aggregate value of approximately £50 million. Mar 2009 MORE

Lawrence Graham LLP

People

Number of partners: 69
Number of lawyers: 137
Number of support staff: 93
(Figures include London, Dubai, Monaco and Singapore as at 1 May 2013.)

Financial

Turnover 2010/11: £59m
58% revenues from domestic clients; 42% from overseas clients
International revenues grew 50% in FY 2009/10 on the prior financial year
Dubai office turnover increased 40% in FY11/12
We advise clients based in 65 countries spanning six continents

Management

Senior Partner: Andrew Witts
Managing Partner: Hugh Maule

Offices

Five: London, Dubai, Monaco, Moscow and Singapore

Our clients

We have acted for 41 FTSE companies
We have acted for for 14% of FTSE 100 companies; 6% FTSE 250 companies; and 8% of FTSE 350 companies
We have acted for 12 FTSE Small Cap companies
We have acted for 23 (5%) of all Fortune 500 companies

Practice groups

Corporate and Corporate Tax (headed by Geoff Gouriet)
Dispute Resolution (headed by David Breslin)
Employment and Pensions (headed by Yvonne Gallagher)
Finance (headed by Nick Turner)
Private Capital (headed by Anthony Thompson)
Real Estate (headed by Richard Miles)
Projects (headed by Christopher Tite)

Key industry sectors

Financial Institutions
Real Estate
Hospitality and Leisure (including retail)
Private Capital
Energy and Natural Resources (including renewable energy)
Healthcare
Publishing, Media and Technology

Corporate responsibility

Total number of pro bono hours in 2011: 279
Pro Bono clients include The Big Issue, Relate and End Child Poverty
The value of LG's free legal advice for The Big Issue in the past year alone was over £30,000
In the last year LG has raised £49,000 for its chosen charity Richard House, London's first children's hospice. It provides care and support for life-limited children and children with complex healthcare conditions and their families

Environment

ISO 14001 accreditation (among the first UK law firms to gain this accreditation)
10% reduction in our paper usage over the last year
Over 65% of LG waste is recycled each year
3% reduction in energy consumption in the last year
Recycling options: paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, cans, batteries, toner cartridges
First UK law firm certified organic by the Soil Association, the world's leading organic body
The number of Soil Association standards that LG and our suppliers must meet in order to maintain our organic accreditation is 2,000
Winner Best Green Initiative KnowList Awards 2010

Awards

Shortlisted: M&A Team of the Year, The Lawyer Awards 2013
Shortlisted: Regulatory Team of the Year, The Lawyer Awards 2013
Shortlisted: Corporate Team of the Year, Legal Business Awards 2013
Shortlisted: Employment, Pensions and Benefits Team of the Year, Legal Business Awards 2013
Shortlisted: Best Advisor - Legal, UK Stock Market Awards 2013
Shortlisted: M&A Team of the Year, The British Legal Awards 2012
Shortlisted: Private Client/Family Team of the Year, The British Legal Awards 2012 Standout: Private Client, FT Innovative Lawyers 2012
Highly Commended: Corporate, FT Innovative Lawyers 2012
Commended: Client Service, FT Innovative Lawyers 2012
Runner-up: Private Client Team of the Year, The Lawyer Awards 2012
Winner: Insolvency Law Firm of the Year, Insolvency & Rescue Awards 2011
Highly Commended: Dispute Resolution, FT Innovative Lawyers 2011
Commended: Bribery and Corruption, FT Innovative Lawyers 2011
Commended: Client Service, FT Innovative Lawyers 2011
One associate (2012) and two associates (2011) ranked in the Private Client Practitioner Top 35 Under 35 list
Morningstar ranks LG Top Adviser to FTSE AIM Top 100 Clients and FTSE AIM Top 50 Clients in both the 'number of clients' and 'market capitalisation' categories. Also Top Legal Adviser to all AIM clients by market capitalisation

The Legal 500 UK 2012

Number of named / recommended lawyers: 44
Number of practice area rankings: 41
Newly ranked in four practice groups: charities, corporate crime, employment (employers and senior executives) and healthcare
There were 16 lawyers listed in the guide for the first time under Lawrence Graham

Chambers UK 2012

Number of categories ranked: 17
Number of named / recommended lawyers: 31

Chambers Global 2012

Number of categories ranked: 12
Number of named / recommended lawyers: 7

LG statistics

We are currently listed on Morningstar as acting for 51 AIM and Main Market companies
Since 2007 we have acted on transactions for 95 AIM companies, either for the companies themselves or their Nomad/broker
We act / have acted for 46 Main Market companies
LG has advised on nine of the 29 IPOs for Indian focused companies currently listed on AIM
LG advises international real estate funds with assets well in excess of £20 billion