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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.
View the overview pageOur corporate team focus 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.
View the overview pageAt 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.
View the overview pageWe have vast experience of protecting the reputations of corporates and individual clients. Our focus is on preventing damage by early engagement with the media, and working closely with your representatives to prevent allegations from spreading.
View the overview pageDisputes 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.
View the overview pageAt Hamlins our intellectual property specialists have the technical knowledge and expertise to help you structure, maintain and develop your intellectual property rights.
View the overview pageHamlins Lender Services Department has an enviable reputation in the lending industry. We have worked for many of the UK’s leading mortgage lenders and are a recognised market leader in the provision of legal and regulatory advice to the lending industry.
View the overview pageHamlins 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.
View the overview pageHamlins’ specialist phone hacking lawyers have enabled numerous clients to pursue successful claims against Mirror Group and News Group Newspapers.
View the overview pageOur 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.
View the overview pageHAMLINS LLP
ROXBURGHE HOUSE
273-287 REGENT STREET
LONDON W1B 2AD
Tel: 020 7355 6000
Fax: 020 7518 9100
DX: 53803 OXFORD CIRCUS NORTH
Emails: enquiries@hamlins.com
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.
Our corporate team focus 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.
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.
We have vast experience of protecting the reputations of corporates and individual clients. Our focus is on preventing damage by early engagement with the media, and working closely with your representatives to prevent allegations from spreading.
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.
At Hamlins our intellectual property specialists have the technical knowledge and expertise to help you structure, maintain and develop your intellectual property rights.
Hamlins Lender Services Department has an enviable reputation in the lending industry. We have worked for many of the UK’s leading mortgage lenders and are a recognised market leader in the provision of legal and regulatory advice to the lending industry.
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.
Hamlins’ specialist phone hacking lawyers have enabled numerous clients to pursue successful claims against Mirror Group and News Group Newspapers.
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.
HAMLINS LLP
ROXBURGHE HOUSE
273-287 REGENT STREET
LONDON W1B 2AD
Tel: 020 7355 6000
Fax: 020 7518 9100
DX: 53803 OXFORD CIRCUS NORTH
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Jamie Smith is the Head of the Information Technology.
As Head of IT, Jamie is responsible for aligning IT strategy with the requirements of the firm and our clients. Specialising in document, case and practice management systems, Jamie’s pragmatic approach allows him and his team to deliver solutions to support the high calibre service we provide to our clients.
Find out moreAs a keen advocate of best of breed solutions, and with a strong background in system design and development, Jamie has been able to provide an innovative approach to meeting the firm’s specific business needs, with a number of successful projects to his name, delivering additional value to our ongoing IT investment, and ensuring that we maintain high levels of technology in keeping with a modern legal practice.
Managing a team covering helpdesk, training and development, Jamie has at his disposal a number of high calibre IT technicians who pride themselves on resolving support issues in a timely and professional manner.
View lessWith over 20 years’ experience in the legal IT sector, Jamie has overseen many changes in how the firm uses technology to service its clients. On joining the firm in 2001, Jamie’s first notable project was the introduction of matter centricity and the in-house development of a document management system.
This set the foundation for the later implementation of the market leading iManage Worksite system, which the firm continues to use today.
Jamie has also implemented several other key legal systems, including SolCase, VisualFiles, BigHand, HighQ and is currently over-seeing the implementation of a new practice management system.
As a certified SolCase/VisualFiles developer, and with significant experience in a number of other development languages (VB.net, HTML, ASP.net, C#, JavaScript, PHP), Jamie provides a unique blend of being able to project manage, design and implement systems, with the ability to adapt and customise them accordingly.
Jamie also has extensive experience within other areas of IT, including server and desktop operating systems and applications, virtualisation, telephony, mobile solutions and cyber security. He is also responsible for maintaining our disaster recovery and business continuity plan, ensuring that the firm is able to provide client services with the minimum of disruption.
On occasion, Jamie has been called upon to provide expert witness testimony for high profile cases, as well as general guidance and advice for our clients and business partners.
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