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Commercial & Tech

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We advise on general commercial contracts as well as technology contracts (licensing and development agreements), distribution arrangements, franchising and outsourcing. We have a talented team of lawyers who specialise in understanding the detail of these commercial agreements.

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Corporate

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Our corporate team focuses on advising entrepreneurs and SMEs in key sectors on all aspects of public and private M&A and private equity investment, as well as fundraisings and equity capital markets transactions, from flotations and secondary offerings to reverse takeovers in the UK’s quoted markets.

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Cyber Security and Data Protection

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At Hamlins, we believe cyber security is so much more than a technology issue. It needs to feature at a much higher level within your organisation, as part of the overall business strategy. We can advise on steps to take to minimise the risk of cyber attacks, through to how to contain a live cyber crisis.

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Defamation and Privacy

Dispute Resolution

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Disputes can disrupt the natural flow of business, cause stress and anxiety and take up valuable financial resources and management time. Litigation can have a direct impact on productivity and finances and can be an unwelcome distraction.

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Hospitality, Restaurants and Leisure

Intellectual Property

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At Hamlins our intellectual property specialists have the technical knowledge and expertise to help you structure, maintain and develop your intellectual property rights.

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Media and Entertainment

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Hamlins have been advising media and entertainment businesses for decades, offering cutting-edge expertise across the industry sectors and legal developments that affect them. We are recognised experts and have a wealth of experience in all areas of the media mix.

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Phone Hacking Claims

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Hamlins’ specialist phone hacking lawyers have enabled numerous clients to pursue successful claims against Mirror Group and News Group Newspapers.

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Real Estate

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Our Real Estate Team has the experience to help you complete your property deals efficiently and cost effectively. Whether you’re purchasing, selling or leasing commercial property, as an owner, occupier, lender, borrower, investor or developer, our well-established real estate team can provide expert advice and help.

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Retail & Fashion

Associated services

Our construction team provides clients with specialist construction advice, in particular assisting developers, investors, occupiers and funders with construction matters and disputes.

We have a good understanding of how the construction industry works and have strong relationships with experts in all relevant disciplines.

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Associated services

Our construction team provides clients with specialist construction advice, in particular assisting developers, investors, occupiers and funders with construction matters and disputes.

We have a good understanding of how the construction industry works and have strong relationships with experts in all relevant disciplines.

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Private: Hamlins Property Network

The Hamlins Property Network (HPN) is an informal body comprised of clients of the firm and fellow property sector professionals. We hold regular events to facilitate networking with likeminded people and to offer you the opportunity to hear interesting, thought …

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Our Experience

We acted for India Buildings Development Limited on a 300,0000 square foot refurbishment of a landmark office building in central Liverpool. We drafted and negotiated the appointments of the professional team, the building contract, a pre-construction services agreement and the ancillary documentation including negotiating the documentation with the forward funder and tenant.
We acted for hotel operators Park Plaza and citizenM in relation to their development of several new build hotels in London ranging from 250 to 350 rooms each. We dealt with the drafting and negotiation of the appointments, the building contract and the ancillary construction documentation.

We acted for a property investment company in its development of a new build mixed use scheme in London comprising 68 flats with commercial units. We drafted and negotiated all of the construction documentation.
Acting on behalf of a Joint Venture Company with a £350m property portfolio on various matters including in respect of defective works carried out by contractors on multi-level carpark decking at a shopping centre. We achieved a speedy cost effective resolution by way of adjudication and were awarded all of the sums claimed in full. The client received those sums in 7 days.
Advised Dobler as contractor under a trade contract in relation to Phase 2 Embassy Gardens, Nine Elms, London, the 15 acre Ballymore development of homes, offices and retail.

We act on behalf of one of Britain’s largest property companies with a portfolio of £6 billion, in claims against both the contract administrator and contractors for issues relating to (but not limited to): poor project and contract management, failing to identify damp issues, securing the wrong air conditioning system, delays in a strip out and refit of a property and failure to pursue dilapidations in breach of contract/retainer. Such failures have given rise to significant losses for our client.
We acted on behalf of Westminster Academy in respect of a claim as a consequence of baffles falling from the ceiling within the building, causing significant consequential losses and costs of repair. This was successfully settled at a pre action stage.
We act on behalf of a football club in a claim against a firm of contractors for the substandard design and installation of a FIFA 2* football pitch. The substandard pitch led to serious drainage and levelling issues which resulted in the cancellation of match fixtures.

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INSIGHTS

A guide to Construction Warranties and Third Party Rights

Construction: The 6 clauses to be aware of in consultant T&Cs

Statement in Open Court: Kris Marshall Receives Public Apology

COVID-19: Construction Contracts – Liability for Delays

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Key contacts

Ben Kilshaw

Partner
Real Estate

Ben Kilshaw

Partner
Real Estate

Laura Daly

Principal Associate
Dispute Resolution

Laura Daly

Principal Associate
Dispute Resolution

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