Businesses: Companies of all sizes turn to Seddons for a wide range of business advice, including: business acquisitions and divestitures, business insolvency and rescue, private equity, joint ventures, agency, distribution and franchising, merchandising and sponsorship, commercial and procurement contract terms, corporate governance, e-commerce and intellectual property. The firm`s relationships with commercial clients go beyond legal solutions to include broader strategic support and advice. Strive to achieve the best possible outcome for clients, with the professional and personal skills required for sensitive and complex matters, and work with other professionals to protect clients` financial and legal interests. They advise people from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on business owners and professionals, and regularly negotiate for high-profile clients, understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality and absolute discretion. Private clients: Seddons focuses on preserving clients` assets, preventing conflict and protecting the interests of HNWIs and their families. She defends the interests of her clients without compromise and understands the need for absolute discretion and confidentiality. The firm draws on the in-house expertise and judgment of some of the world`s leading lawyers to provide a comprehensive service tailored to clients` concerns and desires. Employment: The company`s employment specialists are committed to ensuring that its employer clients get the advice they need, when they need it. Whether it`s general advice on day-to-day human resources matters or a difficult situation with an employee that needs to be resolved urgently, Seddons looks at the economic, reputational, and moral issues at stake. It provides HR legal assistance to employers across all sectors, including finance, retail, media, manufacturing, recruitment, professional services, travel and hospitality, and charities.
“Seddons provides first-class service to its customers. They are thorough and meticulous, but also friendly, approachable and understand the difficulties clients face in family law proceedings. Each potential client is supported throughout the process while providing first-class legal advice. Victoria Sterritt is empathetic and approachable while ensuring her advice is top-notch. She is pragmatic, but also ready to fight for her clients. Our team of expert advisors is frequently invited by the media to speak and write on legal issues. Our lawyers comment and appear in national news agencies and are considered thought leaders in the industry. CLIENT: Guy Pink, former CEO and CEO of HR COMPANY: Addaction TESTIMONIAL: I have been working with Helen for many years and her team at Seddons has been instrumental in supporting Addaction`s HR department with advice that is not only compliant but also extremely practical. Helen has a real understanding of our organization`s culture and the context in which decisions are made. Your advice has allowed us to successfully resolve complex emergency issues without going to court and has resulted in significant financial and personnel savings.
It`s widely used by the HR team to support their decision-making, and it`s just part of the team now, in a way we couldn`t imagine doing without it. Seddons achieves the best possible result with the professional and interpersonal skills required for sensitive issues, complex technical work and cross-functional problems. We work with other professionals to protect our clients` financial and emotional interests and offer a full range of legal services. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds, with a focus on business owners and professionals, and we regularly act for high-profile clients, including high net worth individuals and UHNWs, always understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality and reputation with the utmost discretion. We have had the pleasure of serving families and businesses for generations and working with them to create the foundations from which they can thrive. Regardless of the size of the dispute, our approach begins with understanding the legal framework and personal circumstances our clients face, as well as the sensitivity required. We always do what is necessary to ensure the best possible result. We are known for our understanding of the psychological effects of divorce and work with psychologists and counselors to ensure clients manage the separation process as healthily as possible. Stuart leads our private client team at Seddons and has extensive experience throughout his legal career. Stuart has often worked on complex and high-profile cases. He specialises in high-quality national and international estates as well as UK tax and estate planning for domestic clients and international clients with UK links. He also advises on the tax implications of resolving probate and trust disputes in the UK.
“Great partners and employees who have helped us navigate the legal system, especially Christian Smith. Ms. Seddon is regularly recognized by legal publications as a leading business lawyer. Clients classified in Volume 1 for financial crime in Chambers UK describe her as “an incredibly good lawyer” who is “a really safe couple” and “provides the best advice on financial crime and related matters” (2023). Ms. Seddon is also inducted into the Legal 500 UK Hall of Fame for Regulatory Investigations and Fraud (2023). In 2018, she was named “Business Crime Lawyer of the Year” by Who`s Who Legal and is recognized as a “Global Elite Thought Leader” for white-collar crime advocacy and investigation. “Seddons` highly specialized and dedicated team” provides clients with “reasonable and unwavering support based on sound legal advice.” Neil Russell heads the department, which advises on topics as diverse as complex financial disputes, often from transnational issues to all children`s issues.