The world is our oyster, as the saying goes, and at Downs, we go that step further. Through our network of trusted law firms from around the world, we are able to offer our clients a fully comprehensive fast turn-around service, with a truly global reach.

We offer help to businesses dealing with the challenges of international trade. We are also keeping a close eye on the laws surrounding Brexit and how they may impact you. Together, our international team share a wealth of knowledge to proactively support our clients wherever they are in the world.

A number of our lawyers also speak foreign languages

Our services in International Law is for businesses both in and outside of the UK. It can either be a guide to those in need of help in understanding and applying English Law, as well as UK companies needing assistance in understanding how they can carry out business abroad.

The landscape is about to become more challenging against a backdrop of Brexit and how the UK plans to trade with the rest of the world. That is where our network of international lawyers can provide a seamless, on the ground service, that can respond quickly to any legal international needs.

Our international law services include:

Cicero - League of international lawyers 

Downs Solicitors is part of the Cicero - League of international lawyers, where we have links with high quality legal services in more than 30 countries. We are be able to access a global pool of local knowledge and networks to provide an improved service to a number of clients both in the UK and internationally.

Cicero has only chosen to work with law firms that meet high quality standards in their respective jurisdictions and member firm’s performance is evaluated regularly.

Find out more - https://ciceroleague.com/our-members/

Meet Our International Services Team

Chris Millar

Chris Millar

Senior Partner
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502225
Email: Chris Millar

Richard Clapham

Richard Clapham

Partner
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 411531
Email: Richard Clapham

Julian Harvey

Julian Harvey

Partner
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502221
Email: Julian Harvey

Andrew Peach

Andrew Peach

Partner
Tel: +44 (0)1306 502270
Email: Andrew Peach

Elizabeth Barrett

Elizabeth Barrett

Solicitor
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502986
Email: Elizabeth Barrett

Francesca Turner

Francesca Turner

Solicitor
Tel: +44 (0) 1306 502966
Email: Francesca Turner

Victoria Evans

Victoria Evans

Senior Associate Solicitor
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 411512
Email: Victoria Evans