At Waterfront, we understand that no two sectors are the same—but every business deserves legal advice that’s commercially focused, pragmatic, and tailored to its specific challenges. That’s why our practice is built around three core areas of expertise: Intellectual Property, Corporate and Commercial Law, and Employment and HR Law. Together, these disciplines allow us to support clients across a wide range of industries with joined-up, strategic legal advice.
Whether you’re a fast-scaling tech company, a creative brand, or a regulated enterprise, our team works collaboratively to deliver solutions that reflect the commercial reality you operate in. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all advice. Instead, we adapt our approach to suit your sector, your goals, and your growth stage.
Our IP lawyers help businesses protect and exploit their innovations, brands, and creative assets. Our corporate team advises on everything from investment rounds and M&A to governance and restructuring. Our employment lawyers support clients with contracts, compliance, disputes, and workforce strategy. And because our teams work closely together, we’re able to offer seamless support across complex, multi-disciplinary matters.
We’re proud to act for clients in sectors ranging from FinTech and RegTech to fashion, food, defence tech, and digital infrastructure. Whether you’re launching a new product, negotiating a strategic partnership, or navigating regulatory change, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence.
If you’re looking for a legal team that understands your sector and works as part of your team, we’d love to hear from you.
Legal clarity for regulatory technology innovators.
Strategic legal support for telecoms and digital infrastructure leaders
Legal support for dual-use innovation and strategic growth
Expert legal advice for tech companies of all sizes
Contractual and legal advice for start-ups, established indies or major development studios
Legal advice for advertising and marketing agencies, including those focused on digital and mobile platforms and AdTech
Helping goods, services and digital content providers to fulfill regulatory obligations and manage intellectual property rights
Tackling the issues facing engineering companies throughout their life cycle
Tailored advice for fashion brands, from intellectual property to complex employment issues and mergers and acquisitions
Advice on IP, clearance searches and advice, licences and other commercial agreements for food and drink businesses, from chocolatiers to kitchen appliance brands
Rock solid legal advice for life science clients, from generic pharmaceuticals to agrochemicals
Established as a niche intellectual property and IT firm, over the years we have expanded our service to include corporate, commercial, data protection and employment law expertise.
We have brought together individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds who work hard to understand the commercial reality of your business and provide excellent legal advice.