Burges Salmon safeguards investments with partner-driven service
Cross-border investments boost international prospects of investors and local economies, but a lack of knowledge on the regulatory hurdles can get in the way of such ventures. With its partner-driven and relationship-based service, independent law firm Burges Salmon is able to provide specialist legal advice to international clients on British inward investment opportunities at affordable prices.
Cross-border investments boost international prospects of investors and local economies, but a lack of knowledge on the regulatory hurdles can get in the way of such ventures. With its partner-driven and relationship-based service, independent law firm Burges Salmon is able to provide specialist legal advice to international clients on British inward investment opportunities at affordable prices.
"We're able to provide a partner-led service in a way that other firms would find difficult to maintain economically," says Chris Seaton, partner and chair of the international committee at Burges Salmon.
The firm has a price advantage because it delivers Britain-wide and international services while being headquartered in Bristol, England. Its practice is aligned with key sectors, which include real estate, financial services, transport and logistics, renewable and nuclear energy and international wealth structuring for high-net-worth individuals.
"Our objective is to really understand the business of our clients, and we've been successful because we can deliver in-depth sector experience," Seaton says.
Burges Salmon is involved in big-ticket investment projects as the adviser of the Greater London Authority on the Royal Albert Dock project, the first land regeneration project to be undertaken by Chinese developers in Britain.
The firm counts global investment banks, international technology companies and leading rail and transport operators, such as Eurostar and FirstGroup, among its clients.
The firm is also among a few internationally recognised firms in nuclear law and advised the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority on the world's largest nuclear decommissioning project to date. It advises on nuclear build projects globally.
The firm's significant private equity, corporate and banking clientele have increasingly led it to Asia, especially China and Southeast Asia. Burges Salmon works with other independent firms and welcomes new partnerships with leading independent firms that value a relationship-oriented approach and are present in key markets throughout Southeast Asia.
"Flexibility is important with our international connections," Seaton says. "This enables us to match the right firms to our clients."
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