Our People

We bring rich expertise, fresh thinking and a genuinely collaborative spirit to every relationship. Meet the team behind Fladgate’s unique approach to partnership.

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Team members

  • Adam Gross

    Partner
    I specialise in property disputes, advising and litigating the full range of commercial and residential property and land disputes.
    Real Estate Development
    Real Estate Litigation
  • I am a corporate lawyer specialising in private fund formation and investment transactions.
    Real Estate Investment Funds
    Funds, Finance & Regulatory
  • I am a specialist in investment, corporate occupier and landlord and tenant real estate work.
    Charities & Philanthropy
    Charities & Philanthropy
  • I am a contract specialist with specific expertise in sports, esports, gaming, tech, ecommerce and data protection.
    Data Protection, Cyber Security and Operational Resiliency
    Charities & Philanthropy
  • I am a Competition, Regulatory and Commercial lawyer advising companies in technology driven sectors on their day-to-day commercial and regulatory needs. I advise many start-up and high growth companies on their legal requirements and in obtaining outside investment to scale-up their businesses.
    Competition and Regulatory
    Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Above & beyond the expectations of a typical client relationship

  • I specialise in advising on corporate transactions including M&A, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital investments as well as restructurings. I have extensive experience in advising on cross-border transactions with a particular emphasis on Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France…
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Online and e-commerce
  • I specialise in mergers and acquisitions with a particular emphasis on the projects and infrastructure market and private equity.
    Projects & Infrastructure
    Mergers & Acquisitions
  • I am a corporate lawyer specialising in advising shareholders and corporates on M&A transactions (both share and assets acquisitions and disposals), distressed M&A, restructurings and general corporate law advisory.
    Restructuring & Insolvency
    Construction & Engineering
  • I am a corporate partner with specialist expertise in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and investment funds.
    Real Estate Investment Funds
    Mergers & Acquisitions
  • I am an experienced property litigator advising clients across the real estate sector on all aspects of property litigation, including landlord & tenant issues, telecoms and development disputes.
    Real Estate Litigation
    Real Estate Law
  • Ben Milloy

    Partner
    I am an intellectual property, data and contract lawyer with a focus on protecting and exploiting rights in brands, technology and creative works.
    Data Protection, Cyber Security and Operational Resiliency
    Intellectual Property
  • I am a family lawyer working with clients through divorce and separation, advising on the financial arrangements upon entering or leaving a relationship, and all aspects of private children’s law. Pre- or post-nuptial agreements are commonplace in my cases, partly reflecting the international…
    Private Wealth Disputes
    Contentious Trusts
  • Cem Usten

    Partner
    I specialise in providing advice on corporate and commercial transactions including on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and capital raising.
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Commercial Contracts
  • They made the entire process so much easier to navigate. We are so grateful for their dedication.

  • I am a construction lawyer with particular expertise in the resolution of disputes arising from construction and engineering projects in the UK and internationally.
    Construction & Engineering Disputes
    Construction & Engineering Law
  • I specialise in helping clients to structure and execute complex acquisitions, disposals and fundraisings in both the public and private markets. I look after a diverse group of clients, ranging from established multi-nationals and high-growth disruptors, through to alternative asset managers,…
    Charities & Philanthropy
    Charities & Philanthropy
  • I specialise in equity capital markets and in both public company and private company mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
    Life Sciences & Healthcare
    Mergers & Acquisitions
  • the team at Fladgate were, as always, on point in helping us get the deal over the line.

  • I specialise in Construction, Engineering and PFI/PPP.
    Construction & Engineering Disputes
    Construction & Engineering Law
  • I advise parties to domestic and international construction, engineering and building projects on commercial and contractual issues and also represents parties in all forms of dispute resolution. My expertise covers a range of sectors including transport and infrastructure, energy, nuclear,…
    Construction & Engineering Disputes
    Construction & Engineering Law
  • I am a Financial Services and Regulatory partner, specialising in investigations and advisory work with all types of regulated financial institutions.
    Financial Services & Regulatory Disputes
    Commercial Litigation
  • Ed Fuller

    Partner
    I am a debt finance lawyer advising largely on fund finance, acquisition finance (including leveraged finance),corporate lending, real estate finance and debt restructuring.
    Funds, Finance & Regulatory
    Real Estate Finance
  • I use my legal skills and experience to prevent or solve problems in a variety of business areas. I can help with most commercial contracts, IP issues, GDPR compliance, e-commerce terms, consumer terms or technology contracts.
    Data Protection, Cyber Security and Operational Resiliency
    Intellectual Property
  • I am a specialist investment funds lawyer with particular expertise in alternative asset classes including debt, renewables, infrastructure, and venture capital. I am also an expert in Islamic Finance, advising on e.g. commodity Murabaha and Ijara lease transactions.
    Real Estate Investment Funds
    Funds, Finance & Regulatory
  • I specialise in non-contentious construction and development work both on a standalone basis and inputting on construction and development aspects of real estate, finance and corporate matters working with my colleagues throughout the firm and the client’s other professionals.
    Construction & Engineering Law
    Construction & Engineering
  • I provide international tax and private client advice to individuals, their families and the trustees of family trusts on their personal and business affairs.
    Estate & Trust Administration
    Charities & Philanthropy
  • I specialise in commercial litigation and arbitration. I head the Insurance and Reinsurance team which mainly represents policyholders and captives in coverage disputes against (re)insurers.
    International Arbitration
    Commercial Litigation
  • Gary Smith

    Partner
    I am a debt finance partner with over 22 years’ experience across real estate, corporate lending and leverage finance and has been involved in a number of restructuring transactions.
    Funds, Finance & Regulatory
    Restructuring & Insolvency
  • They’re highly commercial, move at pace, and stay calm under pressure.

  • I deal with all aspects of real estate work including investment, landlord and tenant and development, and act for investors (both onshore and offshore), occupiers and developers. My particular sector specialisms are healthcare, retail/leisure and offices.
    Life Sciences & Healthcare
    Charities & Philanthropy
  • I specialise in commercial real estate work including investment, development, finance and landlord and tenant work.
    Real Estate Development
    Real Estate Investment
  • I specialise in real estate investment and complex development work. My expertise spans property finance, asset management and landlord and tenant.
    Real Estate Development
    Real Estate Investment
  • I am part of our Growth Capital group and I advise on all aspects of mergers & acquisitions with a particular emphasis on venture capital funds.
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Financial Services
  • As the firm’s Managing Partner, I am responsible for the development and execution of the firm’s overall strategic and partner recruitment objectives. When not doing that, I have a long-standing and highly active client base in the technology, betting & gaming, sport, leisure and resources…
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Intellectual Property
  • I am a specialist tax lawyer who advises UK and international clients on private client and corporate work.
    Employee Incentives
    Transactional Tax
  • I am a disputes lawyer, representing companies and individuals across a broad range of complex, cross-border and high value court and arbitration proceedings.
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery
    Restructuring & Insolvency
  • Helen Cox

    Partner
    I am a partner in the private client department at Fladgate. I advise UHNW/HNW individuals, families and trustees on tax and wealth planning. I have particular expertise in advising clients on corporate and trust structuring, including for holding international assets, business interests and real…
    Estate & Trust Administration
    Trust & Tax Planning
  • I specialise in high value and often complex property sales and acquisitions including freehold and leasehold residential transactions in prime and super prime central London and surrounding areas including new build premises.
    Residential Real Estate
    Real Estate Law
  • I specialise in tax and legal issues affecting family wealth holding vehicles, inheritances and estate planning.
    Estate & Trust Administration
    Trust & Tax Planning
  • I am a corporate transactional partner with a particular focus on UK and European venture capital. My practice is built on providing commercial, pragmatic advice and efficient deal execution to all players in the European venture capital ecosystem.
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Venture Capital
  • James Earl

    Partner
    I lead Fladgate’s Commercial, Sports & IP team and specialise in the UK and international sports sector. I have extensive experience in working with the full spectrum of stakeholders across an array of issues in the broad sports field, including national and international governing bodies,…
    Technology, Outsourcing & Procurement
    Charities & Philanthropy
  • I am a trusted adviser to clients in the real estate sector and specialise in the acquisition, disposal and management of real estate investments, real estate development and corporate headquarters (HQ) relocations.
    Real Estate Development
    Real Estate Investment
  • I specialise in venture capital, private equity and M&A, advising high-growth, early-stage companies and investors on capital raises, acquisitions, exits and joint ventures. I am a multilingual lawyer with an international practice that focuses in particular on western and central Europe.
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Online and e-commerce
  • Jan Hoppe

    Partner
    I specialise in corporate and commercial law often with international (cross-border) elements, such as M&A, joint ventures, IT and supply chain contracts, agency and distribution networks. I am qualified as a solicitor in England and a Rechtsanwalt in Germany.
    Technology, Outsourcing & Procurement
    Distribution and Logistics
  • I am a corporate transactional partner, focused on venture capital. My practice is built on providing dynamic, pragmatic advice and effective deal execution to investors, founders and companies within the venture capital ecosystem.
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Venture Capital
  • I am a specialist in development, and bespoke transactions and financings involving real estate.
    Life Sciences & Healthcare
    Real Estate Development
  • I focus on corporate transactions for successful private companies (start-ups, development finance and sales/acquisitions); and restructuring transactions and advice for distressed businesses.
    Restructuring & Insolvency
    Life Sciences & Healthcare
  • Jo Kelly

    Partner
    I am a construction lawyer with over 25 years of experience acting for developers, investors, funds, and contractors. I’ve acted on residential, commercial, and student accommodation schemes, including forward-funded and debt-financed schemes. My practice includes advising on JCT, FIDIC, and NEC,…
    Construction & Engineering Disputes
    Construction & Engineering Law
  • I am a disputes lawyer who acts in a wide range of complex, cross border and high-value cases in both court and arbitration proceedings.
    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery
    Restructuring & Insolvency
  • John Evans

    Partner
    I am a commercial litigator, with extensive experience of conducting complex UK and international commercial disputes involving litigation, international commercial arbitration including in Europe, the US, Africa, Russia and the CIS.
    International Arbitration
    Commercial Litigation