BCLP

We are 𝗕𝗖𝗟𝗣. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 Our combined 150-year legacy is based on building lasting relationships that deliver impact, celebrates diversity and unlocks intelligence. Our new brand narrative captures the characteristics that have become the hallmark of our firm: We are 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, and 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀. For a deeper understanding of our new brand, visit our website: www.bclplaw.com  

Our Global Senior Partner, Segun Osuntokun has been featured in Powerlist Magazine’s 2025 Powerlist – a prestigious list showcasing the 100 most influential people of African, African American and African Caribbean heritage within the UK.   This year Segun has been ranked in the ‘Politics, Law & Religion’ category, following previous nominations for the Executive Leadership Council Executive of the Year Award, which recognized his excellence in leadership, performance and progress across the corporate sector.   Join us in congratulating Segun on his inclusion in the Powerlist.   #PowerlistAwards2024 #PowerlistGala2024 

Last week, BCLP’s Black Women in Law (BWIL) network, in collaboration with the Black Men In Law Network, co-hosted the second annual BWIL panel event in London. It was a discursive and illuminating evening, showcasing the individuality of black professionals in an environment where they are often “one of the few” in the room.   The event began with an inspirational keynote speech from Christine Ohuruogu MBE a British former track and field athlete who holds Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European titles. This was followed by a panel discussion with an ensemble of prominent legal professionals and business services including, James Hanlon, Chief People Officer & General Counsel at Treatwell; Joan Scott, Senior Legal Counsel at Nissan; Ash Cooper, Chief Information Officer at Kingsley Napley; and Nnaemeka Ezeh, one of our Senior Associates.   This year’s Black History Month themed ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, panellists encouraged attendees to shape their own personal and professional stories. They highlighted the importance of self-compassion, celebrating differences, and transforming those narratives into empowerment.   At BCLP, an inclusive culture where all of our people can thrive is essential to our success. We are proud to work with our BWIL and BMIL networks, who remain committed to values of connection, visibility, and empowerment for the Black women and men who continue to blaze a trail in our profession.   #BlackLawyers #Diversity #Inclusion #DEI #BlackHistoryMonth

Congratulations to our Construction Disputes Partner, Shy Jackson, who has been awarded an ‘Outstanding Industry Collaboration’ Award by the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and the Chartered Surveying Training Trust!   This is the first time CICES has given such an award, which recognizes the immense contribution and support Shy has given the Institution.   Click the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/edDdKUnv

For the third year in a row, we have been named a finalist in the Asian Legal Business Korea Law Awards!   Not only has the firm been nominated as “Korea Practice Foreign Law Firm of the Year” but our Partner, KWON LEE has been nominated as “Foreign Lawyer of the Year”.   The awards recognize the exceptional performance of private practitioners and in-house counsel in Korea, and we are proud to have been short listed in two foreign categories.   Click the link below to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eV_FqVsi  

Over the past few years, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the US Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division have set their sights on big tech. Understanding the precedents set by these suits is critical for clients operating in today’s online marketplaces, whether to understand enforcement risk or to respond when harmed by anticompetitive conduct.   In a new article, David B. Schwartz, Rebecca Nelson, Emilee Hargis, and Stephen Scannell examine a key decision by Judge Chun in the Western District of Washington in the FTC v. Amazon.com case — unsealed to the public on October 7, 2024 — which provides concrete examples of the widening breadth of FTC’s antitrust theories and the real-world impacts of Amazon’s sprawling pricing algorithms.    To read their full insight, please click the link below: https://lnkd.in/efmhqA5M   #Antitrust #Algorithms #Regulation  

Our Partner Mark Richards has spoken with Partnerships Bulletin on the UK Government’s possible re-engagement of the PPP (public-private partnership) concept.   Mark notes that the handback of existing PFI (private finance initiative) assets could be an opportunity for the public and private sectors to look forward, finding possible new models and new areas for collaboration. However, the question of where the public sector will find the money to pay for on-going maintenance post-handover remains an important issue.   Read Mark’s full insights and more by clicking the link below:   https://lnkd.in/ex-QMWKc  

We advised Full Circle Group Holding B.V. on its sale to Renew Holdings. Full Circle is a specialist provider of repair, maintenance and monitoring services for onshore wind turbines in the UK and Europe. It was acquired for a total cash consideration of £50.5m and is expected to enhance overall earnings in the very first year of ownership.   Our team was led by Jinal Shah and consisted of Kenneth Addly and Conor McDonald. To learn more about our role in the transaction and to read the full press release, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/eaVF8UdB

Join Tom Bacon, Dan Mach, Roland Montfort and Ravi Nayer with Marsh Advisory speakers Zelda Pitman, Dr. Bev Adams, and Ed Woolcock on November 5 for a discussion all about climate and sustainability regulation and risk – sign up by the link below! 

Pro Bono work is central to our values, and we’re excited to share that the Missouri Bar has honored the firm with their 2024 Pro Bono award. This recognition highlights our lawyers’ exceptional efforts in providing free legal assistance in Hague Convention cases in Kansas City— matters often among the most critical involving international child abductions. Congratulations to Associates Grace Colato Martínez, Courtney Stout, and Partner Jennifer Berhorst for their dedication and hard work. Learn more about their work here: https://lnkd.in/ef7j9WDz As we celebrate US Pro Bono week, their commitment to justice for vulnerable families truly embodies the spirit of the work we do and the communities we serve.