Business Details
Your Trusted Business Law Partner in London
Fox Williams is a City law firm built around our clients' ambitions. We provide seamless cross-jurisdictional legal services, combining deep sector expertise in Financial Services, Technology, and Professional Services with transactional, advisory, and dispute resolution capabilities. Our approach prioritises commercial pragmatism, with a focus on understanding client needs and delivering solutions through a collaborative team of specialists. We maintain global connections to ensure access to the right expertise for international matters while maintaining local market knowledge in key jurisdictions.Our commitment to sustainability and diversity underpins our operations, supported by a culture that values excellence and client service. With a reputation for responsiveness and agility, we offer direct partner access and tailored legal advice that addresses both immediate challenges and long-term strategic goals.
Services
Commercial law
Corporate law
Dispute resolution
Financial services regulation
Intellectual property
International arbitration
Real estate law
Employment law
Data protection
White-collar crime defence
Highlights and features
- Global reach with local market expertise in key jurisdictions
- Sector-specific legal knowledge in financial services and technology
- Responsive service with direct partner access
- Collaborative approach combining multidisciplinary expertise
- Commitment to sustainability and client-focused solutions
What people say
Sector-specific expertise
Responsive service
Strong performance
International capability
Practical solutions
Services
Commercial law
Our commercial law practice advises on business transactions and regulatory compliance. We specialise in contract negotiations, supply chain agreements, and commercial dispute resolution. Clients benefit from our sector-specific knowledge in financial services and technology sectors while operating across international markets.
Corporate law
We provide comprehensive corporate legal services including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and corporate restructuring. Our team handles cross-border deals with particular expertise in technology and financial services sectors, ensuring compliance with UK and international regulations.
Dispute resolution
Our dispute resolution team handles complex commercial litigation and arbitration cases. We represent clients in financial services disputes, intellectual property conflicts, and international arbitration matters. The practice combines strategic thinking with practical solutions to achieve favourable outcomes.
Financial services regulation
We advise financial institutions on regulatory compliance and enforcement matters. Our services include FCA/PRA interactions, regulatory investigations, and compliance framework implementation. The team works with banks, fintech companies, and investment firms across the UK and internationally.
Intellectual property
Our IP practice handles trademark protection, patent disputes, and copyright matters. We assist technology companies with IP portfolio management and enforcement strategies. The team provides both contentious and non-contentious IP advice across multiple jurisdictions.
People
Gavin Foggo
Senior Partner
Gavin Foggo leads the firm's strategic direction with extensive experience in commercial law. He specialises in advising businesses on cross-border transactions and regulatory matters, bringing over 25 years' experience in commercial legal services.
Sarah Murray
Partner
Sarah Murray specialises in financial services regulation with particular expertise in FCA authorisation and compliance. She advises banks and fintech firms on regulatory frameworks and enforcement issues across multiple jurisdictions.
Omar Salem
Partner
Omar Salem leads the firm's technology sector group. He advises tech companies on commercial contracts, data protection, and intellectual property matters, combining legal expertise with industry-specific knowledge to deliver practical solutions.
Lucy England
Partner
Lucy England specialises in corporate law with focus on mergers and acquisitions. She has particular experience in cross-border deals within the professional services sector, providing strategic legal advice to international clients.
David Butler
Partner
David Butler leads the dispute resolution practice. He has extensive experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration, representing clients in complex financial services and technology-related disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
Questions
What areas of law does Fox Williams specialise in?
We specialise in commercial, corporate, financial services regulation, intellectual property, and dispute resolution law with particular expertise in technology and financial services sectors.
Do you handle international legal matters?
Yes, we provide cross-jurisdictional legal services with global connections to support clients in international transactions and disputes across multiple legal systems.
What sectors do you work with?
We focus on financial services, technology, professional services, fashion, and real estate sectors while maintaining capabilities across multiple industry verticals.
Are your legal fees transparent?
We operate with fee transparency and provide detailed cost breakdowns. Online payments up to £10,000 are available through our secure payment portal for convenience.
Do you offer legal advice for startups?
Yes, we advise emerging technology companies on corporate matters, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance tailored to their growth stage.
