Exceptionally sure-footed and robust advice and guidance from Richard in a difficult and sensitive case that required not only competence but careful, acute judgment. Richard was clear, focused and succinct throughout and instilled utter confidence, such that I don’t think we could have been better supported.
Introducing Richard Mullett
Richard has been a Business & HR solicitor for over 30 years. He began his career at Slaughter and May before moving into senior in-house legal roles in the telecoms sector.
Richard founded The Legal Partners in 2004 to fill a need he saw among growing businesses and SMEs, for top flight, partner-level legal advice and the support of a dedicated in-house legal team on their side, when they need it. Richard heads The Legal Partners team and advises on Business and HR Law and Commercial Litigation projects and cases. His clients are CEOs, CFOs, directors, partners, shareholders and owner managers of businesses ranging from SMEs to larger national and international companies.
Clients turn to Richard for clear, commercially astute legal advice on important decisions, when facing difficult commercial situations and tough negotiations. He understands first-hand the commercial challenges faced by The Legal Partners’ clients and their businesses, having advised them for over 22 years and worked in business himself.
In previous roles Richard worked as the Legal Director of the UK telecoms network Neos Networks and also worked as an in-house lawyer at O2.
At Neos Networks he helped raise over £50m of private equity investment and successfully sell the company to FTSE-100 listed SSE PLC.
At O2 Richard negotiated many supplier and customer IT, mobile and media agreements and the England rugby sponsorship contract.
Richard advises The Legal Partners' clients across a wide range of business and employment matters, helping them achieve their goals including:
Richard qualified at Slaughter and May in 1994 and spent six years with the firm, working on commercial and M&A projects for Aviva and RTZ, as well as IPOs and joint ventures, before moving in-house to 02. Before training as a solicitor, he gained a first class honours degree in Banking and Finance at Loughborough University, where he was sponsored by HSBC Investment Bank. He is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association .
Away from the office, Richard is a very keen still active cricketer - swing bowler- sings bass in his church choir, and can be found on his allotment.
Richard and I worked together for several years when we were both corporate lawyers at Slaughter and May. Richard was a great pleasure to work with, showing great commitment in supporting and meeting clients’ objectives. He provided advice with clarity, efficiency and focus on the key issues. I am sure that he brings the same qualities to the services provided by The Legal Partners
We approached Richard Mullett of The Legal Partners team for advice regarding an overseas business contract. Richard’s knowledge and advice was incisive and his calm, positive & easy manner refreshing. We have since employed Richard’s services on various other legal matters. We would highly recommend The Legal Partners
Richard and his team provided invaluable help, guidance and support for two major transactions. His knowledge and expertise helped ensure both went through in a timely fashion, with potential choppy waters skilfully navigated. He was always available at the end of the phone, or face to face. In negotiations with the other party, I was clearly better briefed and prepared. I would recommend The Legal Partners without hesitation