The agreements and other documents that we prepare should work for and should not constrain our clients. That is why we take time to ensure that we fully understand our client’s needs and objectives, and the commercial context of the transaction, before we embark on the preparation of the commercial contracts, or any other documents or advice, required.  Read more…

Whether we are creating the optimum structure for our clients’ new business ventures; helping our clients to invest, or to secure investment; buying, selling, or restructuring our clients’ businesses; or simply assisting with day-to-day corporate issues, our advice is always commercial, realistic and proportionate to the matter at hand. Read more…

Whether our clients are Asset Managers, Family Offices or High Net Worth Individuals investing in property with planning or development potential, or businesses buying, selling or leasing property, our team of experienced and pro-active property lawyers understand the importance of moving quickly and with minimal fuss to secure the opportunity and, when planning has been obtained or developments are complete, to realise the value created. Read more…

Contentious situations should not be feared. An astute strategy and carefully considered cost/benefit analysis can turn a potentially difficult situation into a powerful business opportunity.

The team at Hewlett Swanson are expert strategists and innovative problem solvers, frequently adopting approaches that are not the obvious, or usual, ones. Read more…

Generally working closely alongside their Corporate and Commercial Property colleagues, our Lending and Finance team are meticulous, flexible and responsive in their approach. Whether dealing with transactions involving secured loans, debentures and inter-creditor agreements; mezzanine or bridging finance; or stand-alone facilities, we ensure that each deal is properly and sensibly structured and managed to a timely and successful conclusion. Read more…

Managed strategically, business distress can give rise to significant commercial opportunities.

The Hewlett Swanson team have a deep understanding of the financial challenges that businesses may face and are experts at devising innovative solutions to those issues, whether through restructuring, refinancing or sale. Read more…

Employee relations present some of the most sensitive business challenges; from executive appointments and exits to complex restructurings and performance management. We focus on the needs and requirements of our clients. Read more…