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Established 1998 · London

Strategic Legal Advice.
Proven Results.

Providing expert legal counsel to businesses, professionals and private clients navigating complex legal landscapes across the globe.

Chambers & Partners Ranked
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Best Law Firm 2024
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About the Firm

A Legacy of Legal Excellence

Founded in 1998, Lex & Partners has grown from a boutique corporate practice into one of the most respected law firms in Europe. With offices in London, Milan, Paris and New York, we deliver sophisticated legal solutions to an international clientele.

Our firm is built on a foundation of intellectual rigour, unwavering integrity and a genuine commitment to our clients' success. We combine deep legal expertise with a thorough understanding of the business environment, enabling us to provide counsel that is not only legally sound but strategically aligned with our clients' objectives.

Integrity

Ethical practice and honest counsel in every engagement.

Excellence

Highest standards of legal craft and client service.

Discretion

Absolute confidentiality in every client matter.

Results

Strategic focus on achieving the best possible outcome.

Our Expertise

Practice Areas

We offer comprehensive legal services across key practice areas, providing expert counsel tailored to each client's unique needs.

Corporate Law

M&A, joint ventures, corporate governance, restructuring and capital markets transactions for major corporations.

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Civil Litigation

Complex commercial disputes, international arbitration, and enforcement of judgments across multiple jurisdictions.

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Real Estate Law

Commercial property acquisitions, development projects, financing, leasing and real estate investment structures.

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Tax Law

International tax planning, transfer pricing, VAT, tax disputes and advisory for corporate and private clients.

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Employment Law

Workplace relations, executive contracts, TUPE, redundancy procedures, discrimination claims and HR advisory.

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Commercial Law

Contract drafting, commercial agreements, supply chain, distribution and agency agreements across sectors.

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Family Law

Divorce, asset division, prenuptial agreements, child custody and private wealth protection for HNW families.

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Compliance & Privacy

GDPR compliance, data protection, regulatory frameworks, AML and corporate governance advisory services.

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Our People

Meet the Partners

Our team comprises distinguished legal professionals with decades of combined experience across the most complex areas of law.

James Lex – Managing Partner

Expertise

M&A · Corporate Governance · Private Equity · Capital Markets

James Lex

Managing Partner

LLM Harvard Law · 28 Years Experience

Victoria St. Claire – Senior Partner

Expertise

Civil Litigation · International Arbitration · Commercial Disputes

Victoria St. Claire

Senior Partner – Litigation

BCL Oxford · 22 Years Experience

Marco Fontana – Tax Partner

Expertise

International Tax · Transfer Pricing · Tax Disputes · Wealth Planning

Marco Fontana

Partner – Tax & Regulatory

LLM Bocconi · 19 Years Experience

Sarah Hargreave – Real Estate Partner

Expertise

Real Estate · Property Finance · Development · Investment Structures

Sarah Hargreave

Partner – Real Estate

MA Cambridge · 17 Years Experience

Why Lex & Partners

The Standard of Legal Excellence

For over two decades, we have been the counsel of choice for corporations, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals who demand nothing but the highest calibre of legal representation.

Proven Track Record

Thousands of successful matters across 40+ countries, with a consistent record of achieving optimal client outcomes.

Absolute Confidentiality

Rigorous data protection and confidentiality protocols ensure your sensitive matters are always protected.

Client-First Philosophy

Responsive, attentive and personalised legal service—your dedicated partner at every stage of your matter.

25+

Years of Practice

3,400+

Cases Handled

98%

Client Satisfaction

40+

Countries Served

Client Testimonials

Trusted by Leading Organisations

The confidence our clients place in us is the foundation of everything we do.

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Lex & Partners guided us through an extraordinarily complex cross-border acquisition with remarkable precision and strategic insight. Their counsel was indispensable to the success of the transaction.

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Richard Moore

CEO, Meridian Capital Group

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The litigation team's handling of our €200M dispute was nothing short of exceptional. Their deep expertise, tireless commitment and strategic brilliance delivered an outcome beyond our expectations.

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Antonia Laurent

General Counsel, Eurotech Industries

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For our family's estate and tax planning, we required absolute discretion and world-class expertise. Lex & Partners delivered both, providing solutions we couldn't find elsewhere in the market.

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Henrik Strömberg

Private Client

Knowledge & Expertise

Insights & Publications

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Corporate governance article
Corporate Law · 14 November 2024

New EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive: Key Obligations for 2025

An analysis of the CSRD requirements and practical guidance for companies navigating mandatory sustainability disclosure obligations.

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Real estate market analysis
Real Estate · 28 October 2024

Commercial Property Market: Legal Risks in a Shifting Interest Rate Environment

How investors and developers can protect their positions through robust legal structuring as market conditions evolve rapidly.

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Data privacy compliance
Compliance · 5 October 2024

AI Act Implementation: Compliance Obligations for European Businesses

A practical guide to understanding the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and what your organisation needs to do to ensure full compliance.

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Contact Information

London Office (HQ)

One Canada Square, Canary Wharf
London, E14 5AB, United Kingdom

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