About us

Advocacy with purpose, partnership with heart.

Since our founding we have stood beside organizations and communities, turning conviction into policy and policy into lasting change.

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Our mission

Every voice deserves representation that refuses to settle.

We pair rigorous legal thinking with genuine care for the people behind every case. That balance — precision and empathy — is why clients stay with us for decades rather than for matters.

20+

Dedicated advocates

12

Practice areas

98%

Case success rate

30+

Countries served

How we work

Principles that shape every engagement.

01

Listen first

Every engagement starts with understanding — the people, the stakes and the outcome that would genuinely matter.

02

Argue with clarity

Complex regulation becomes a clear strategy your leadership can act on immediately, with every next step explained.

03

Stay the course

Change that lasts takes follow-through. We stay engaged long after the ruling, until the outcome holds.

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Meet the team

Our team is our greatest asset

James Reynolds

James Reynolds

Head of Corporate Law

Emily Carter

Emily Carter

Senior Litigation Attorney

Kathryn Murphy

Kathryn Murphy

Communications Manager

Courtney Henry

Courtney Henry

Senior Real Estate Law

Guy Hawkins

Guy Hawkins

Public Affairs Director

David Simmons

David Simmons

Chief Policy Officer

The founding partner

What our founder says

“As advocates for change, we believe in the power of collaboration, transparency and integrity. Our mission is to help organizations navigate complexity and drive lasting impact through strategic, thoughtful, results-driven counsel.”

Markus Spencer

CEO & Founder

We are incredibly proud of the clients we serve. Each partnership is a testament to the trust and collaboration we have built over the years.

Testimonials

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