Edward O'Rourke

Edward is the Head of the Corporate & Commercial Team. He has a strong background in management, and, since qualifying as a solicitor, has amassed considerable experience in a variety of corporate finance and commercial work, including mergers and acquisitions of all types and sizes. He is also an experienced panel lawyer, principally acting on behalf of global banks. He has also acted for both the region's largest businesses and small start-ups. Edward's experience of commercial contracts includes agency agreements, franchise operations, distribution agreements, joint venture relationships and a wide range of trading terms and conditions.

He can also advise directors and shareholders on their rights and duties and dealing with succession planning. He is Chairman of the Company Commercial Committee of national law group Lawnet.

Edward O’Rourke is “always prompt to respond and proactive”
- Legal 500

... provides “high-quality advice with a commercial edge” - Legal 500

“sensible, accurate, commercial and effective”- Legal 500