Our team

We are passionate about our work and driven by a commitment to constant innovation in the way we operate.

When you instruct White & Black you don’t instruct just one lawyer or practice team. You immediately access the collective know-how, award-winning expertise and decades of combined experience of our immediate and wider team.

John Allen

Partner

John Allen

I’m a Partner and a corporate lawyer, with a principal focus on mergers and acquisitions work. That can involve a client executing on its growth strategy by buying or investing into another business, or a client looking to realise full value when they sell their business.

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Andrew Bees

Partner

Andrew Bees

I’m a Partner and my role covers a broad spectrum of commercial work, with a focus on technology and digital services, including where they’re being provided in a public sector context.

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Habibah Begum

Marketing Assistant

Habibah Begum

As Marketing Assistant, I oversee the firm's brand, helping to increase awareness and overall engagement.

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Clive Bramley

Partner

Clive Bramley

I do a fair mix of work across what is generally called corporate and commercial law.

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Madeleine Brown

Operations Assistant

Madeleine Brown

As an Operations Assistant, I support the smooth day-to-day running of the firm, helping to ensure everything behind the scenes works as efficiently as possible.

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Matthew Carey

Partner

Matthew Carey

I'm a Partner with particular expertise in disputes involving a heavy commercial, regulatory or political component.

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Gloria Chu

Finance Assistant

Gloria Chu

Working within our Finance Team, I assist in the handling of all aspects of the firm’s accounting and financial interests and enjoy close working relationships within our business support team.

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Carly Dodds

Senior Associate

Carly Dodds

As a Senior Associate specialising in commercial dispute resolution, I help our clients to manage the risks that their business is facing, risks which can often threaten a client’s reputation, normal business operations or commercial objectives.

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Matt Johnston

Partner

Matt Johnston

I’m a Partner and commercial lawyer specialising in the contractual arrangements for technology projects and data protection advice.

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Eleanor O'Connor

Paralegal

Eleanor O'Connor

As a Paralegal, I support our legal teams across a range of matters, contributing to the efficient delivery of high-quality advice to clients.

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Ella Paskett

Associate

Ella Paskett

As a commercial Associate, I support our clients in crafting bespoke agreements that protect their brand’s integrity while maximising its value.

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Katarina Prielozna

Head of Finance

Katarina Prielozna

As Head of Finance at White & Black, I handle all aspects of the firm’s accounting and financial interests.

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Darcy Rak

Trainee Solicitor

Darcy Rak

As a Trainee Solicitor, I'm committed to collaborative work, partnering with colleagues and clients to achieve optimal outcomes that advance their commercial goals.

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Alex Reedrow

Trainee Solicitor

Alex Reedrow

I'm a Trainee Solicitor, currently studying for the SQE. As such, I spend time across the whole firm and benefit from great insight into the range of business challenges and opportunities that face our clients.

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Liz Riman

Head of People & Training

Liz Riman

I have been actively involved with White & Black from its conception and I most enjoy meeting and then supporting new generations of lawyers.

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Phil Robbins

Consultant

Phil Robbins

I’m a Consultant to White & Black, with a mission to enable clients to succeed in their interactions with governments (UK and foreign), multinational companies and NGOs.

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Sam Ridgway

Head of Marketing & CSR

Sam Ridgway

As Head of Marketing and CSR, I work on managing the firm’s strategic positioning, driving the growth of our brand and continually developing the service we offer to our clients.

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Roxanne Selby

Senior Associate

Roxanne Selby

I am a Senior Associate specialising in resolving commercial disputes. I provide straightforward advice to help clients navigate risks and find solutions to the challenges of running a business.

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Stephen Silvester

Consultant

Stephen Silvester

I'm a corporate lawyer with a focus on venture capital investments and mergers and acquisitions.

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Laura Sinoplu

Associate

Laura Sinoplu

As an Associate and corporate lawyer, I help our clients execute their growth strategies. This could be through an acquisition or investment as part of an expansion plan.

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Keon Stewart

Associate

Keon Stewart

Success in business isn’t always a straightforward process. That’s where I come in. I’m an Associate and a corporate lawyer, and I advise our clients on the execution of their strategic growth plans.

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Nicola Stevens

Risk & Compliance Manager

Nicola Stevens

As Risk & Compliance Manager, I support the business with managing our compliance processes and compliance-based risks, helping to ensure that we operate within the frameworks set by legal, regulatory and professional standards.

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Lauren Taylor-Brown

Consultant

Lauren Taylor-Brown

I'm a commercial and technology lawyer with over 10 years of experience. I advise on commercial agreements and transactions in the technology sector and beyond.

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Charlotte Thompson

Executive Assistant

Charlotte Thompson

As the Executive Assistant to our CEO, my role enables her to fully focus on the strategic direction of the business.

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Phil Thompson

Partner

Phil Thompson

I’m a Partner and a commercial lawyer with a particular focus on advising clients on technology contracts and the regulatory aspects of implementing technology solutions, including in relation to the protection of personal data and outsourcing in a regulated environment.

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Suzanne Whiteman

Senior Associate

Suzanne Whiteman

As a Senior Associate and a corporate lawyer, I enjoy working on mergers and acquisitions, group restructurings, constitutional matters, shareholder arrangements and issues of corporate governance.

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Jonathan Williamson

Partner

Jonathan Williamson

I’m a Partner and a corporate lawyer, specialising in helping our clients build, grow and realise value. I work with owners and leaders at every stage of the business lifecycle, across a huge variety of sectors.

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Victoria Wright

Managing Partner

Victoria Wright

I’m the CEO of White & Black and responsible for driving the firm’s strategy and growth. As a lawyer I help businesses reach their goals, whether that be by using my experience as a disputes lawyer to manage risk or supporting businesses as they grow and expand.

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