Our vision

We are a London based, full-service law firm, specialising in providing straightforward advice to entrepreneurial businesses and individuals on domestic and international matters. With nearly 200 lawyers in one location, we’ll dedicate the right team for you to help get from where you are to where you want to be.

Working with us, you’ll have people behind you who are easy to work with. People who want to get to know you and your business. We'll take the stress out of difficult situations. Whenever you need us we'll be there; advising, completing transactions and resolving disputes.

We're proud of our journey. Without losing sight of where we've come from, we are focussed on where we're going. We are evolving and growing every day. And just like our clients, we are ambitious and moving forward.

Craig Emden, Managing Partner
Howard Kennedy

Our values

Our values act as a built-in compass, guiding us in the way we behave, the things we say and the decisions we make.

Talk straight
Think smart
Be yourself

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Our sectors

Our clients tell us that they want advisers who understand their business and the markets they operate in. As well as being technical experts, our lawyers are actively engaged in our chosen industries. This enables them to provide more nuanced and practical advice.

Energy

Our group advice spans all clean technology projects including wind, solar PV, combined heat & power, energy storage, district heating and cooling, electric vehicles, geothermal and wave and tidal.

Investment Funds

Our group advises investment funds, their managers and investors on structuring and raising investment.

Media and Entertainment

Our Media and Entertainment team offers specialist advice and representation to individuals and corporates across the whole media and entertainment industry.

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Private Wealth

The number of high net worth individuals and families worldwide is increasing and so is their wealth. Managing and protecting wealth can be complex. However complicated the situation, our team of lawyers will find the best way to get the right solution for you.

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Real Estate

Our large and experienced team advises occupiers, developers and investors in the fast-moving real estate sector.

Retail and Leisure

A commercial, multi-disciplinary group focused on providing straightforward legal advice for restaurants, retailers, and leisure businesses.

Sport

Our lawyers understand your ambition and alleviate the stress of complex legal challenges such as brand building, contracts and injuries, family issues and wealth planning.

We live our values and look to work with people who share them. We are working hard to make our firm a place where people and clients want to come and stay, where everyone feels included, and where 'unique' is a word that is overused in relation to our culture.

Irena Molloy, Executive Director
Howard Kennedy

Responsible business

As a responsible business, and guided by our values, we are committed to inclusively and sustainably supporting our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.