Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner in London
Pinsent Masons is a purpose-led, professional services firm with law at its core. Founded in 1769, our strategy focuses on making business work better for people by combining legal expertise with innovative technologies and multidisciplinary teams. We provide tailored solutions across corporate, dispute resolution, finance, and real estate sectors, serving clients in 4 continents. Our approach integrates industry-specific knowledge with agile cross-sector collaboration to address complex commercial challenges.With over 490 partners and 3,000 professionals globally, we offer consistent multinational support while maintaining a small firm feel. Our commitment to inclusivity, sustainability, and technological advancement creates unique competitive advantages for clients. We challenge conventional legal paradigms to deliver value beyond traditional advisory roles, prioritizing client partnerships that drive long-term success.
Services
Corporate Law
Dispute Resolution
Real Estate
Finance
Intellectual Property
Highlights and features
- Global presence with 29 offices across 4 continents
- Multidisciplinary teams with sector-specific expertise
- Pioneered technology-enabled legal solutions since 2011
- Ranked among Financial Times' Innovative Lawyers
- Stonewall Top Global Employer recognition
What people say
Expert legal advice
Strong industry knowledge
Innovative solutions
Responsive teams
Global capabilities
Services
Corporate Law
Our corporate law practice provides strategic guidance on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate governance. We assist businesses through complex transactions with sector-specific expertise in finance, infrastructure, and technology. Our lawyers deliver practical solutions for capital markets, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance, ensuring commercial objectives align with legal requirements across 75+ jurisdictions.
Dispute Resolution
Specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration, we handle high-value disputes across construction, energy, and financial services sectors. Our team combines legal expertise with forensic analysis to develop risk mitigation strategies, offering clients cost-effective resolutions through negotiation, mediation, or court representation in complex cross-border cases.
Real Estate
Our real estate practice covers investment, development, and asset management across traditional and emerging property sectors. We advise on commercial property transactions, planning permissions, and sustainability regulations, supporting clients through the entire property lifecycle with technical expertise in build-to-rent, student accommodation, and renewable energy infrastructure projects.
Finance
This practice advises on complex financial transactions including structured finance, private equity, and real estate finance. We help clients navigate regulatory frameworks while structuring innovative financing solutions, with particular strength in cross-border deals and compliance with evolving financial market regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
Intellectual Property
Focusing on brand management and technology rights, we create IP strategies that protect clients' innovations and market positions. Our services include portfolio management, infringement litigation, and commercial exploitation of IP assets, serving clients in technology, life sciences, and consumer goods sectors with global trademark and patent expertise.
People
Lisa MacCallum
Founder and President
Lisa leads Inspired Companies, driving strategic vision and corporate culture. With 25 years in professional services, she champions purpose-led business transformation, focusing on innovation and sustainable growth through client partnerships.
Amy Richardson
Group Head of Legal
Amy oversees legal operations at Barratt Developments PLC, managing complex corporate matters. With extensive experience in construction law, she implements innovative solutions that balance commercial objectives with regulatory compliance across large-scale property developments.
Mari Koort
Reconciliation Advocate
Mari leads our Indigenous reconciliation initiatives in Australia. As a Noongar artist and cultural advisor, she develops educational programs supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in legal professions, driving our commitments under the Reconciliation Action Plan.
Peter Farmer
Indigenous Artist
Peter, a Noongar artist, collaborates on cultural projects that enhance our reconciliation efforts. His artwork 'Mari Koort' symbolizes our commitment to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities through creative expression and educational support.
Kayley Anne Emery
Cultural Liaison
Kayley contributes to our reconciliation initiatives through artistic collaboration. As a Noongar artist working with Pinsent Masons, she helps develop educational frameworks that support Indigenous representation in legal and professional services sectors.
Questions
What sectors does Pinsent Masons specialise in?
We focus on financial services, infrastructure, real estate, technology, and life sciences sectors, providing integrated legal and commercial solutions tailored to industry-specific challenges.
How does the firm incorporate technology in legal services?
Through solutions like Portana for due diligence reporting, AutoMATE for document automation, and Cyturion for cyber readiness, we enhance efficiency while maintaining rigorous legal standards.
What makes the firm's approach different?
Our purpose-led model combines legal expertise with multidisciplinary teams and technology innovation, creating commercial solutions that extend beyond traditional legal advisory.
How many jurisdictions does the firm operate in?
With 29 offices across 4 continents, we deliver consistent legal services in 75+ jurisdictions through our multinational network.
What sustainability initiatives does the firm have?
We implement the 'Making Business Work Better for People' strategy, focusing on responsible business practices aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.
