About Us

Welcome to Smithfield Partners, your legal destination across the UK and Dubai. We cater to a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations to individuals.

ABOUT SMITHFIELD PARTNERS

Clear advice.
Human approach.

Smithfield Partners advises individuals, businesses and organisations across property, corporate and commercial matters, litigation and a range of specialist sectors.

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Contemporary commercial building
Established2008
RegulationSRA regulated
SRA number499315

Our story

Founded in 2008 by Anand and Sanjay, Smithfield Partners was built on a simple idea: combine the expertise of a larger firm with personal service and direct partner contact.

We help individuals and businesses find a clear way forward with practical advice and competitive rates.

  • A client first mindset

    We listen to what matters to you and focus on practical solutions.

  • A modern approach

    We explain your options clearly and work alongside you.

  • Relationships built on trust

    We aim to be responsive, approachable and clear throughout your matter.

Our people.
Our values.

A culture built on collaboration, respect and a commitment to our clients.

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01

People first

We take time to understand your circumstances and goals.

02

Practical solutions

We help you understand your options and move forward with confidence.

03

Clear communication

We explain the legal details in a way that makes sense.

WHAT WE DO

Expertise for the decisions that matter.

Our teams bring together legal and sector knowledge to support individuals, businesses and organisations.

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Corporate and commercial

Our corporate and commercial lawyers advise on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements, private equity and investment agreements, company formation and restructuring, public markets, AIM and listings, and business contracts.

Property

Our property lawyers assist with residential conveyancing, commercial property, landlord and tenant matters, development and planning, including options, overage, section 106 agreements and wayleaves.

Litigation and disputes

Our litigation and dispute resolution work includes shareholder and partnership disputes, fraud and asset recovery, debt recovery, property disputes and contested wills.

People and business

We advise on employment law, insolvency and restructuring, matrimonial and family law, and intellectual property, media and technology.

Industry knowledge

Our experience includes betting and gaming, gambling regulation, sports and entertainment, mining and energy. Contact our team to discuss business immigration or probate and the help you need.

OUR EXPERIENCE

Work that tells our story.

Our work reflects the breadth of the people and businesses we advise. These examples draw on matters already published by Smithfield Partners and our team.

PROPERTY AND COMMERCIAL

London property and business

Our founder Anand Pattani’s experience includes commercial agreements for the supply of goods and services at One Hyde Park, and leading a team on the disposal of the goodwill and assets of London estate agency Stirling Ackroyd.

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SPORTS AND LITIGATION

Football broadcasting rights

Our litigation team worked on intellectual property cases involving football broadcasting, including FAPL v QC Leisure and related proceedings. The matters involved questions of broadcasting rights and copyright.

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MINING AND CORPORATE

Supporting a London listing

Smithfield Partners advised Ferro Alloy Resources Limited on its London Stock Exchange standard listing and an associated placing of new shares.

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ENERGY

Corporate advice in energy

The firm has advised Highlands Natural Resources and been engaged by Trans Pacific Energy Limited on its corporate and commercial legal requirements under English law.

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What working with us feels like

1

Tell us what you need

We take time to understand your situation and what you want to achieve.

2

Speak with the right team

We help connect you with the people best placed to assist.

3

Move forward with clarity

We explain your options and the next steps in plain language.

Let’s talk.

Tell us what you need and we will help you find the right next step.

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Specialising in Corporate and Commercial Law, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Sports and Commercial Property Services. Our expertise extends to areas such as Mining and Energy, Media, Leisure, Telecoms, New Technologies, Insolvency and Restructuring, Intellectual Property, Betting and Gaming, and Residential Property services from our Luton Office.

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SMITHFIELD PARTNERS

HOW WE STARTED

Started in 2008 by Anand + Sanjay, we had a collective vision to create a law firm with a difference. We offer large firm expertise, combining a high degree of partner contact at competitive rates.

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Our team advises on commercial and residential property matters. Share your location and a brief outline of what you need help with.

Need legal advice? Call us today on +44 1582 386 690 or send us a message through our online enquiry form and we’ll get back to you quickly.