In-House Counsel
We understand the pressures and challenges that in-house counsel face. Many of our lawyers have worked in-house, been seconded to clients or are used to working with in-house counsel and so we have first hand experience of the demands faced by in-house legal teams.
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Supporting you
It’s all about relationships. We aim to work collaboratively with you, really getting to know your business, your team and the framework within which you operate. This enables us to be responsive and provide tailored and practical advice when you need it. We build a team around you so that you have access to the relevant skills sets quickly and easily.
Whether you need a one-off piece of advice on a specific issue, extra resource due to capacity issues or just need a sense check on a particular point, our aim is for you to see us as an extension of your internal resources.
Areas of law we can help in
- Banking and Finance
- Commercial
- Commercial Property and Planning
- Construction
- Corporate
- Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
- Debt Recovery
- Disputes
- Employment and Immigration
- Intellectual Property
- Regulations & Compliance
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Seminars
We run regular seminars for in-house counsel offering updates and training on a variety of legal issues but also giving you the opportunity to meet and network with other in-house lawyers.
Future Seminar Dates
- 4 June 2025 – Click on the link to book your place.
Topics include:
- Managing large scale employee exit projects: Paris Smith’s Employment team has significant experience of assisting with large-scale restructures and employee exits either by providing support to the employer and their in-house teams or by acting as the independent adviser for those employees in circumstances where settlement agreements are being offered. One of our specialists will outline the general process and share their top tips for these projects.
- Good board room practice: One of our Corporate lawyers will provide some practical guidance for good board room practice and will also take a look at the Institute of Directors new code of conduct for directors.
- Common pitfalls when negotiating a lease – and how to avoid them: One of our Property experts will discuss the common pitfalls that tenants should be aware of when negotiating some of the key clauses of a commercial lease and some practical solutions for avoiding them. We’ll also be taking a brief look at the progress being made in terms of the Law Commission’s consultation regarding the right to renew business tenancies in the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
Further dates for your diaries for 2025 are:
- 11 September – 10am – 12pm
- 25 November – 2pm – 4pm
Topics will be added in due course, as will a link to book a place on these seminars.
Feedback from in-house counsel negotiation workshop on 4 March 2025
I thought the workshop was excellent and was run very well. Thank you for hosting us! Looking forward to the next one!
Clearly lots of preparation and planning went into the event. Interactive workshop and live application is useful. Great pre-event communications.
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