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Experienced solicitors dedicated to your success
Our solicitors bring decades of experience from leading City firms, combining sophisticated legal analysis with pragmatic, commercial advice. Each member of our team is committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Partners
Richard Abbott
Senior Partner & Co-Founder
Corporate & Commercial
Richard co-founded Abbott Delves International LLP in 2001 and has over 25 years' experience advising on major corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructuring. He has particular expertise in cross-border transactions and has acted for clients across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Qualifications: admitted 1996, Oxford University (MA Jurisprudence)
Victoria Delves
Senior Partner & Co-Founder
Commercial Litigation
Victoria co-founded Abbott Delves International LLP in 2001 alongside Richard Abbott. She is a seasoned litigator with expertise in complex commercial disputes. She has represented clients in high-value litigation in the High Court and arbitration proceedings, with particular experience in financial services disputes and professional negligence claims.
Qualifications: admitted 2001, Cambridge University (LLM), University College London (LLB)
Davis McCartney
Partner
Banking & Finance
Davis specialises in banking and finance transactions, advising major banks and financial institutions on secured lending, acquisition finance, and project finance. He has extensive experience in cross-border financings and emerging markets.
Qualifications: admitted 2005, London School of Economics (LLM), King's College London (LLB)
Emily Foster
Partner
Regulatory & Compliance
Emily advises financial services firms and regulated businesses on compliance matters and regulatory investigations. She has significant experience representing clients before the FCA, PRA, and other regulatory bodies.
Qualifications: admitted 2007, University of Bristol (LLM), Durham University (LLB)
Michael Williams
Partner
International Arbitration
Michael is an experienced arbitration practitioner who has acted as counsel in numerous international arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, and ad hoc rules. He specialises in energy, construction, and joint venture disputes.
Qualifications: admitted 2004, University of Oxford (MJur), Harvard Law School (LLM)
Amanda Bunton
Partner
Employment Law
Amanda advises employers and senior executives on all aspects of employment law. She has particular expertise in executive terminations, discrimination claims, and restrictive covenant disputes.
Qualifications: admitted 2008, University of Manchester (LLM), Nottingham University (LLB)
Associates & Consultants
Robert Davies
Senior Associate
Real Estate & Property
Robert specialises in commercial property transactions, advising on acquisitions, disposals, and landlord and tenant matters.
Claire Stevens
Associate
Private Client & Trusts
Claire advises high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wills, trusts, and wealth preservation strategies.
Jonathan Lee
Consultant
Corporate Tax
Jonathan is a tax specialist with over 30 years' experience advising on corporate tax planning and cross-border transactions.
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