Vincent Owen
Senior Partner & Managing Director
Corporate Law
Litigation
M&A
Education
- LLM Corporate Law, Oxford University (First Class Honours)
- BA Law, Cambridge University (Double First)
- Barrister, Lincoln's Inn
Recognition & Awards
- Queen's Counsel (QC) - 2018
- Legal 500 Leading Individual - Corporate Law (2020-2024)
- Chambers UK Star Individual - M&A (2019-2024)
- Lawyer of the Year - Corporate Law Times (2022)
Experience
25+ years of legal experience with over 200 successful corporate transactions valued at £2.5+ billion. James has represented Fortune 500 companies, government entities, and high-net-worth individuals in complex commercial matters.
Notable Cases
- Lead counsel in landmark £450M corporate merger (2023)
- Successfully defended FTSE 100 company in high-profile litigation
- Advised on largest UK tech startup acquisition (£180M, 2022)
200+
Cases Won
25+
Years Experience
£2.5B+
Transaction Value
Victoria Blackwood
Senior Partner & Head of Litigation
Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
ADR
Education
- LLM Dispute Resolution, London School of Economics (Distinction)
- LLB Law, University College London (First Class Honours)
- Solicitor, England and Wales (2001)
- Certified Mediator, Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
Recognition & Awards
- UK Litigation Lawyer of the Year (2023)
- Chambers UK Leading Individual - Dispute Resolution (2018-2024)
- Legal 500 Hall of Fame - Civil Litigation (2021)
- Women in Law Award - Outstanding Achievement (2022)
Experience
22+ years specializing in complex commercial litigation and estate planning. Victoria has achieved remarkable success rates in high-stakes disputes and has successfully handled over 300 estate planning matters for ultra-high-net-worth families.
Notable Cases
- Won landmark £75M commercial dispute in Court of Appeal (2023)
- Successfully resolved complex international estate matter (£120M)
- Lead mediator in high-profile corporate dispute settlement
300+
Cases Won
22+
Years Experience
95%
Success Rate