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  • About BCLP
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  • About BCLP

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Client Intelligent

We build lasting relationships that deliver impact. Clients trust us because we invest in real partnerships and work faster and smarter to provide quality advice that supports success. We understand where they need to go and how they can get there.

Connecting the dots between client goals, market dynamics and the law is what we do best. Our one-firm structure, international reach and culture of collaboration ensures clients can access integrated, specialist advice wherever they need it.

40%

of clients that have worked with us for over 20 years

35%

of Fortune 500 companies that rely on us

32

BCLP offices worldwide

1,200+

Lawyers across our practices

BCLP is client-focused. They know what we need and the drivers behind it. They create good teams to service particular needs and the people are capable, friendly and willing to go above and beyond.

Clients say we are great listeners, solution builders and lateral thinkers. That’s what it means to be Client Intelligent.

  • Great listeners. We are law personified – friendly, capable people who inspire confidence and build relationships that last decades. We care about client success and are invested for the long-term.
  • Solution builders. We are solutions-focused – providing integrated, specialist advice across the world. We collaborate without ego to reach the best outcome for clients.
  • Lateral thinkers. We go beyond the ordinary – connecting the dots between the law, sector and market dynamics and client goals to deliver quality, commercial advice.

History of the firm

Since our establishment 150 years ago we have grown into an international powerhouse with over 1,200 lawyers across 32 offices in North America, the UK, mainland Europe and the Middle East representing public and private companies, governments, individuals and not-for-profit organizations from a variety of sectors.

History of the firm

Since our establishment 150 years ago we have grown into an international powerhouse with over 1,200 lawyers across 32 offices in North America, the UK, mainland Europe and the Middle East representing public and private companies, governments, individuals and not-for-profit organizations from a variety of sectors.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values originated from merging the ideals of two strong legacy firms with a robust culture and heritage where great behaviors and habits were fundamental values on which success was built. 

Our Core Values strike at the heart of our Firm's identity and the culture we promote. We are continually committed to embedding our Core Values throughout all aspects of our Firm.​

  • We are one Firm
  • We put our clients' long-term interests first
  • We use knowledge and innovation to deliver client solutions
  • We treat our colleagues as we do our best clients
  • We bring diversity and inclusiveness into every aspect of our work and culture 
  • We make a positive contribution to our communities and society
  • We are stewards of our firm and accountable to each other

Code of conduct

View our code of conduct View our code of conduct

At BCLP, our collaborative and supportive culture is one of our most valuable assets. Maintaining this relies on a shared understanding of our values, expectations, and responsibilities as set out in our Code of Conduct. Our Code confirms what's expected for the benefit of our people, our clients, and the communities in which we operate.

Code of conduct

At BCLP, our collaborative and supportive culture is one of our most valuable assets. Maintaining this relies on a shared understanding of our values, expectations, and responsibilities as set out in our Code of Conduct. Our Code confirms what's expected for the benefit of our people, our clients, and the communities in which we operate.

Recent Awards & Recognitions

Segun Osuntokun named in UK Black Powerlist for Sixth Consecutive Year Segun Osuntokun named in UK Black Powerlist for Sixth Consecutive Year

Double win for BCLP’s Middle East Team at 2025 Legal Era Awards Double win for BCLP’s Middle East Team at 2025 Legal Era Awards

BCLP ranked in UK Social Mobility Employer Index 2025 BCLP ranked in UK Social Mobility Employer Index 2025

BCLP’S UK tax team recognized in ITR World Tax rankings 2026 BCLP’S UK tax team recognized in ITR World Tax rankings 2026

Best Law Firms 2026 - France Best Law Firms 2026 - France

Chambers 2026 UK guide ranks BCLP in 36 practice areas and recognises 76 individual lawyers Chambers 2026 UK guide ranks BCLP in 36 practice areas and recognises 76 individual lawyers

The Legal 500 UK 2026 The Legal 500 UK 2026

BCLP Earns Mansfield Certification Plus for 2024–2025  BCLP Earns Mansfield Certification Plus for 2024–2025

Best Lawyers in the USA 2026  Best Lawyers in the USA 2026

  • Segun Osuntokun named in UK Black Powerlist for Sixth Consecutive Year

  • Double win for BCLP’s Middle East Team at 2025 Legal Era Awards

  • BCLP ranked in UK Social Mobility Employer Index 2025

  • BCLP’S UK tax team recognized in ITR World Tax rankings 2026

  • Best Law Firms 2026 - France

  • Chambers 2026 UK guide ranks BCLP in 36 practice areas and recognises 76 individual lawyers

  • The Legal 500 UK 2026

  • BCLP Earns Mansfield Certification Plus for 2024–2025

  • Best Lawyers in the USA 2026

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Firm leadership

Following is a list of firm leadership including the Chief Executive Officer, members of our Board and Leadership Team, General Counsel, and other firm contacts. 

Leadership Team


Steven M. Baumer
Chief Executive Officer
T:+1 314 259 2554
Email Steve Baumer

Nazir Dewji
Global Real Estate Department Leader
T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4531
Email Nazir Dewji
Lee Marshall
Global Department Leader – Disputes and Investigations
T: +1 415 675 3444
Email Lee Marshall

Carol Osborne
Global Department Leader – Corporate and Finance Transactions
T: +44 (0) 20 3207 1241
Email Carol Osborne

Andrew Auerbach
Regional Leader - Global Real Estate
T: +1 212 541 1232
Email Andrew Auerbach

Joel Lander
 Regional Leader - Corporate & Finance Transactions
T: +1 314 259 2766
Email Joel Lander

Graham Shear
EMEA Regional Leader – Litigations & Investigations
T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4191
Email Graham Shear

 

 

 

Board


Celia Berg
T:+44 (0) 20 3400 4192
Email Celia Berg

Liz Blackwell
T:+1 314 259 2513
Email Liz Blackwell

Heather Boelens
T:+1 303 866 0256
Email Heather Boelens

Julie Catala Marty
T:+33 (0) 1 44 17 77 95
Email Julie Catala Marty

Chris de Pury
T:+44 (0) 20 3400 4089
Email Chris de Pury
Karen Fries
T:+1 314 259 2635
Email Karen Fries
Keith Klein
T:+ +1 310 576 2159
Email Keith Klein
Benjamin Lee
T:+44 (0) 20 3400 4260
Email Benjamin Lee
Paul Lopach
T:+1 303 866 0207
Email Paul Lopach
Mimi Moore
T:+1 312 602 5090
Email Mimi Moore
Segun Osuntokun
T:+44 (0) 20 3400 4619
Email Segun Osuntokun
Amit Parekh
T:+1 949 223 7105
Email Amit Parekh

Marcus Pearl
T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4757
Email Marcus Pearl

Eric Schroeder
T:+1 404 572 6894
Email Eric Schroeder
Brian Sher
T:+1 312 602 5070
Email Brian Sher

Executive Management


Trevor Varnes
Global Chief Operating Officer
T: +1 206 600 6640
Email Trevor Varnes
Alessandra Almeida Jones
Global Chief Marketing Officer
T: +44 (0) 20 3400 4477
Email Alessandra Almeida Jones

Laura R. Giokas
Global General Counsel
T: +1 314 259 2153
Email Laura R. Giokas

Judy MacKenzie Stuart
Global Chief Knowledge Officer
T: +44 (0) 20 3400 2232
Email Judy MacKenzie Stuart

Karen Mitchell
Global Chief People Officer
T: +1 212 541 2221
Email Karen Mitchell

Dan Surowiec
Global Chief Information Officer
T: +1 312 602 5011
Email Dan Surowiec

 

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