Seddons GSC advises Rupal and Ravindra Patel on the acquisition of a second Winkworth franchise
Seddons GSC is pleased to have advised on the sale of Winkworth Hammersmith to franchise owners Rupal and Ravindra Patel. This acquisition is the second franchise purchase for Rupal and Ravindra, who add the Hammersmith branch to their ownership of Winkworth Shepherd’s Bush, significantly expanding their presence in prime west London. Corporate Partner Ilan Kotkis […]
Seddons GSC acts for Caroline Hirons’ Skin Rocks in Series A investment
Seddons GSC is pleased to have advised premium skin care brand Skin Rocks and its founders, leading skincare expert Caroline Hirons and business partner Alexandra Forbes, on their Series A equity investment from venture capital investment firms Redrice Ventures and JamJar Investments. The successful completion of this funding round marks an exciting milestone for the […]
Ben Menahem Features in the Telegraph
Ben Menahem, Senior Associate in our Residential Real Estate team, was quoted in the Telegraph this week, sharing his thoughts on families who have inherited retirement flats now facing double council tax charges. Ben commented: “growing number of home owners are finding themselves caught in an increasingly challenging position when it comes to inherited properties […]
Simon Ross and Saleem Sheikh feature in Legal Practice Management Magazine April 25
In a conversation with LPM editor Reem Khurshid, Managing partner Simon Ross and Senior Partner Saleem Sheikh reflect on the strategic thinking behind the merger between Seddons and GSC Solicitors — and share how a strong emphasis on people, culture, and purpose is guiding the firm into its next chapter. To read the full piece, […]
Howard Freeman Joins Matthew Wright on LBC
Co-Head of the Residential Real Estate department, Howard Freeman, joined Matthew Wright on LBC radio last Saturday (29th March) to discuss the latest rise in stamp duty charges. Listen to the clip here.
London law firms Seddons and GSC Solicitors complete merger to launch £22m full-service firm Seddons GSC
Tuesday, 1st April 2025: West End law firm Seddons and City law firm GSC Solicitors have finalised their merger, which was first announced in early March. The newly merged firm, which will operate under the name Seddons GSC LLP, is a full-service law firm of more than 150 people, with a £22m annual turnover. The […]
Promotion Announcements
Our promotions that have been finalised for April 1 – full details below: Thank you all to those who have been involved in supporting our colleagues through the processes and for the partners that interviewed for the Senior Associate and Trainee roles. Senior Associate promotions Nicola Alton Ben Menahem Zoe Pearse Victoria Spencer Steffan Taylor […]
Helen Crossland features in The Times
On 19 March 2025, the UK Government began a consultation exploring required ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting for businesses with more than 250 employees. Employment partner Helen Crossland features in The Times discussing what such pay gap reporting could mean for employers should it be introduced. Helen explores potential challenges businesses could face in […]
How the Family Home is Treated in a Divorce
UK media has recently covered the news that Diane Culligan, the founder of the UK women’s national football team, the Lionesses, “has triumphed in a divorce row involving a £7 million home in north London.” (The Times). Mr Justice MacDonald ordered that Mr and Ms Culligan should be awarded about £13.7 million each in assets, […]
Seddons Advises Capricorn Capital on Investment in Level
Seddons – now Seddons GSC – has advised private investment company Capricorn Capital on its investment in Level, an FCA-regulated non-bank lender. Level raised 105m in a combination of equity from Capricorn Capital and a senior secured facility from Pollen Street Capital. Level was launched in 2017 and has since provided more than 175m in […]