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Register here Webinar: Top five construction cases of 2015 The wording for the General Data Protection Regulation has finally been announced by the EU. The Regulation is likely to have a significant impact on the approach businesses take towards handling and processing data, and could mean fines of billions of pounds. Find out more General Data Protection Regulation announcement – at long last! This article outlines the requirement to produce a slavery and human trafficking statement and how it applies in respect of groups of companies. Read more Modern Slavery Act: Slavery and human trafficking statement requirement Recent proposals for a comprehensive rewrite of French contract law could have an impact on the attractiveness of litigation in France and reforms may affect your contracts. Read more Plus ça change or all change? How reforms of French Civil Law may affect your contracts What we do We bring together specialist lawyers from across the firm with the knowledge and experience to tackle sector-specific commercial issues. Learn More Our Clients Our clients are drawn from all sectors of the economy, both in the UK and internationally. Learn More Our People We offer in-depth advice and a range of legal expertise. Learn More Careers Join our professional and friendly team. We're good people to work for and with. Learn More Client testimonials Expertise and professionalism are a given, of course. What sets this team apart, however, is the utterly pragmatic, highly responsive and entirely commercial way in which they supported a deal not short of its own peculiar challenges. Greg Bargeton, Global Head of Legal, William Grant and Sons Limited Their specific project documentation related experience is very strong and we consistently get a good level of service from them in a timely fashion. They are exceptional. Chambers 2016, Infrastructure They have very good response times. They understand our business and are good at tailoring their advice to what the business needs. Chambers 2016, Property and Infrastructure Disputes They were very clear and commercial, but also practical in terms of the range of solutions they offered to us. Chambers 2016, Property The firm have got strength and depth in their team. There is a large team to draw on with plenty of experienced people. Chambers 2016, Planning Highly competent, timely advice delivered in a user-friendly way. Chambers 2016, Pensions I find the work of Shepherd and Wedderburn to be first rate. Chambers 2016, Media and Technology The service has always been very personal and businesslike, and they offer well-balanced advice. Chambers 2016, Media and Technology They have the ability to give concise advice and possible consequences of action. Chambers 2016, Property Their fees are competitive, response times are good and their advice is balanced and reliable. Chamber 2016, Corporate Tax The firm is outstanding, easy to deal with and houses a lot of knowledge. The team delivers great outcomes. I highly recommend the firm – I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Chambers 2016, Private Client They were very responsive and helpful. They gave us sensible advice and the transaction was concluded very smoothly. Chambers 2016, Partnerships They were responsive in terms of timescale and processes. They have a good working knowledge of the law. Chambers 2016, Litigation They are excellent value for money, flexible to meet our needs, and experts in share plans and executive remuneration. Chambers 2016, Share Schemes They are excellent value for money, flexible to meet our needs, and experts in share plans and executive remuneration. Chambers 2016, Employee Share Incentives They excel at providing advice that is commercially astute whilst also being reflective of risk. Chambers 2016, CF Scotland They can handle complex transactions. Chambers 2016, Infrastructure Throughout the transaction they were very much in the trenches alongside the deal team. Chambers 2016, Finance and Restructuring The team is thorough and attentive. The lawyers do a good job – they understand the nuances of Scottish law, particularly in the rural sector. Chambers 2016, Rural Business and Renewables They are responsive, have good working knowledge of the law and a particularly strong understanding of the personalities of judges, so their advice is strategic. Chambers 2016, Regulations and Markets What I like about them is their very strong commercial focus. Chambers 2016, Property The communication is so good that I tend to think of the lawyers as internal legal counsel rather than an external resource. Chambers 2016, Regulations and Markets Through their experience they bring a level of commerciality - very good at cutting through to the real issues. Chambers 2016, Regulations and Markets They have an excellent understanding of the public sector. Chambers 2016, Infrastructure They’re absolutely excellent. They’re approachable, good at translating legal requirements into everyday language, clear on what the implications might be operationally, and good at suggesting potential actions. Chambers and Partners 2015, Infrastructure Shepherd and Wedderburn is 'responsible' and ‘always delivers'. The firm is noted for its 'top-quality regulatory advice'. Legal 500 2014, Energy and Natural Resources Shepherd and Wedderburn is known for being 'fast, responsive and proactive, with no waffle', and for possessing 'great business acumen as well as empathy with people'. Legal 500 2014, Pensions The 'commercial' team at Shepherd and Wedderburn is noted for its 'strong technical ability' and ‘strength in depth'. Legal 500 2014, Insolvency and corporate recovery Shepherd and Wedderburn provides 'fantastic support and input' and 'exceptional advice on regulatory matters'. Legal 500 2014, EU and Competition They're excellent – they were very responsive, with a very timely turnaround. Chambers and Partners 2015, Corporate Shepherd and Wedderburn is praised for its 'in-depth industry knowledge' and 'excellent service'. Legal 500 2014, Corporate & Commercial I'd unhesitatingly recommend the team. Chambers 2015, Corporate Tax There's a team approach; they understand what needs to be done to suit the client's situation. Chambers 2015, Restructuring and Insolvency I don't think I've ever met a team with such a combination of dynamism, intellect and helpfulness. Chambers 2015, Real Estate They're absolutely excellent. They're approachable, good at translating legal requirements into everyday language, clear on what the implications might be operationally and good at suggesting potential actions. Chambers 2015, PPP They distinguish themselves with their attention to you as an individual with individual needs. They go over and above. Chambers 2015, Private Client They are very good at explaining things to lay trustees and they turn things around very quickly. Chambers 2015, Pensions They provide great quality of service because they concentrate on doing a good job. Chambers 2015, Local Government The team was excellent. The lawyers picked up an esoteric subject very, very quickly. Chambers 2015, Litigation Shepherd and Wedderburn were first class. They are very responsive and focused, and I found them to be very satisfactory indeed. Chambers 2015, Information Technology Excellent knowledge of the UK energy industry and good at bringing relevant issues to our attention. Chambers 2015, Renewables They were very familiar with the key issues for us and they were very quick to respond, very proactive; it is easy to get them on the phone or on e-mail and they were also good at offering solutions to problems. Chambers 2015, Energy & Natural Resources Very responsive and quick, providing high quality documents. Chambers 2015, Employment They have been our number-one choice for the past eight years. They have good resources in terms of strength and depth; and we've never felt that they have other clients that come before us – they are always available when we need it. Chambers 2015, Employee Share Incentives They're great. They're one of the few firms that knows the capital markets very well. Chambers 2015, Capital Markets We take their technical expertise at Shepherd and Wedderburn for granted. They all have very good knowledge of their own markets. Chambers 2015, Construction There is always a way to get things done with these guys. The quality of our relationship allows for no taboo areas of discussion. We also appreciate the fact that they go above and beyond to look after their clients by offering training to our younger members of staff. Chambers 2015, Banking The team displays professionalism at all times when dealing with its clients and always provides them with the necessary reassurance. Chambers 2015, Charities Our longstanding legal advisers Shepherd and Wedderburn offered invaluable assistance and reassurance to the family shareholders in our sale and partial reinvestment when we made the transition to being an employe-owned company. Richard Tough, Director Scott & Fyfe Limited The kind of support they provide is absolutely fantastic. They’re so proactive and the firm’s responsiveness is second to none. Chambers 2014, Employee Share Incentives Shepherd and Wedderburn is a 'good option for big-ticket cases'. Legal 500 2013, Commercial Litigation They're excellent – without fault. Chambers 2015, Planning Shepherd and Wedderburn's lawyers are 'on a par with any Magic Circle firm'. Legal 500 2013, Oil and Gas The team is responsive and provide reliable advice whilst remaining alive to the commercial realities of the transaction in question. Chambers 2014, Construction We like to act fast and it can keep up with us. Chambers 2014, M&A I've been really impressed with them ever since I first met them. They are very clear, thorough and concise, and set out clear responses. I've got nothing but praise. Chambers 2015, Corporate/M&A We have been immensely impressed with Shepherd and Wedderburn's strict legal advice, blended with a strong understanding of commercial issues. The 'entrepreneurial spirit' is similar to the Petmin culture. Jan du Preez, Chief Executive Petmin Limited For the past five years Shepherd and Wedderburn have been our first port of call for all our legal services. We have found the quality of advice and the level of service across the firm to be outstanding. We especially value and derive a real benefit from their understanding and interest in the oil and gas sector and I genuinely believe their proactive approach really makes a difference to our business. Peter Wilson, Director and General Counsel Bowleven plc The property lawyers I use at Shepherd and Wedderburn inspire real confidence. I know they are protecting my interests and I can rely on them to reach a commercial conclusion. Ben Grose, Retail Asset Manager British Land plc They are not just corporate legal advisers: they have a deep understanding of the oil and gas industry and what we in Cairn are looking to achieve strategically. They put forward achievable, common sense solutions which always meet our aims. Jann Brown, Managing Director and CFO Cairn Energy plc Shepherd and Wedderburn are a joy to work with, the advice is always clear and concise and the team are accessible and responsive to enquiries. Marrack Tonkin, Company Secretary F&C Asset Management plc There are some brilliant, quality people at Shepherd and Wedderburn. The firm is our first port of call for corporate transactions in the UK and we have an excellent relationship. Graeme Colquhoun, Head of UK Legal Heineken UK As our sole legal advisers, we see the Shepherd and Wedderburn lawyers very much as part of our own team. They understand what we do and that is invaluable in enabling us to move quickly in developing and growing our business. Marcus Kneen, Chief Financial Officer IndigoVision Group plc The lawyers are indefatigable, intuitive and invaluable. Matthew Oakeshott OLIM In a tough business environment they have proved that they have the skills and the people to get things done in a pragmatic and commercial manner to suit the needs of their client, always with a smile on their faces they are a pleasure to deal with and I would not hesitate to recommend them. Andrew McLean ProStrakan Group plc As a GC I want external counsel with deep industry knowledge, who grasp the commercial imperative and who provide excellent service delivery – that’s what I get from Shepherd and Wedderburn. Seven Energy We have used Shepherd and Wedderburn for a number of years for large projects, corporate and property work. They provide focused and commercially oriented advice on a par with the best City of London firms. Value for money is exceptional and client care paramount. I would not hesitate in recommending them. Simon Pugsley, Head of Legal Viridor The Commission has used Shepherd and Wedderburn for some ten years and holds the firm in the highest regard. We have had - and continue to have - fantastic support and input on the regulatory side in particular. The firm's regulatory advice is top quality and exceptional and would not likely be bettered by any other firm in the UK. Alan Sutherland, Chief Executive Water Industry Commission for Scotland Shepherd and Wedderburn is our "go-to" law firm. The firm has an excellent reputation and the lawyers I deal with are both high quality and easy to get on with. Connectivity with people is a vital ingredient for us in choosing lawyers to work with and the firm very much delivers on that. Mark Cubitt, Finance Director Wolfson Microelectronics plc The lawyers we instruct at Shepherd and Wedderburn provide an exemplary service and are quick to offer practical solutions when problems arise. They are a pleasure to work with. Gordon Brough, Global Head of Legal Aberdeen Asset Management PLC In working with Shepherd and Wedderburn, I have been impressed by their ability to support the business – a strong focus on delivery: you get what you need, when you need it. James MacKenzie, General Counsel AEGON UK Shepherd and Wedderburn has a strong brand and quality people who help me to get to the right answer in a straightforward and commercial way. The advice they provide at all levels of the firm and across a wide range of subject areas is pragmatic and directed towards finding the best solution for us as a Company. Donald McPherson, Company Secretary Alliance Trust plc Latest News 10th December 2015 Shepherd and Wedderburn Restructuring and Insolvency practice significantly boosted by three lateral hires Leading UK law firm, Shepherd and Wedderburn today announced the appointment of a three partner team to their leading Restructuring and Insolvency practice. Yvonne Brady, Fiona McKerrell and John Gallacher join Shepherd and Wedderburn in the New Year from HBJ Gateley. 3rd December 2015 Shepherd and Wedderburn announces partner promotions Katie Russell and Caroline Shand become partners at leading UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn, further strengthening its position in Employment and in the Real Estate and Infrastructure sector. 24th November 2015 Shepherd and Wedderburn sponsors Broadband Stakeholder Group event Shepherd and Wedderburn sponsor the Broadband Stakeholder Group's competition conference in London today and chair a panel discussion on 'Service or infrastructure level competition'. Knowledge Article 8th January 2016 North or South of the Border? Where should your claim be issued? A recent English Court of Appeal decision indicates that an English court can strike out a claim brought before it if it is more closely connected to Scotland than England, even if neither party has raised the issue. 7th January 2016 Fighting on a work night out: different penalties justifiable Normally the worst outcome of a work night out is a hangover which can usually be resolved by a bacon roll the next morning. But when a fight breaks out between employees, the outcome for the individuals may be far more significant, and could result in disciplinary sanctions including dismissal. In a recent case involving an altercation at an office function, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that where the two employees involved have behaved differently then it will not necessarily be unreasonable to apply different sanctions. 6th January 2016 Plus ça change or all change? How reforms of French Civil Law may affect your contracts Together with London and New York, Paris has long been hailed as one of the leading centres of international litigation. It remains to be seen however if recent proposals for a comprehensive rewrite of French contract law could have an impact on the attractiveness of litigation in France and French law as the substantive law of choice in international agreements. With the proposed changes likely to come into force in early to mid-2016, businesses operating in France are actively considering how they might react to the proposed changes, which threaten a substantial increase in the uncertainty of contractual obligations. 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