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Karen Hendy

Partner, Head of Corporate

Karen leads our corporate practice at RPC, where she acts for both privately held and public listed companies. She is a noted expert in the retail and technology sectors, and her work often extends to adjacent areas such as manufacturing. She is a member of the Law Society and the City Women’s Network.

“My role really is a team effort – that’s probably the thing I love about it the most.”

“Many of the clients I’m working with and the deals I’m advising on are international, and I really enjoy working across different jurisdictions. This experience gives me a broad outlook - and has allowed me to develop expertise across a number of sectors.

My work is consumer facing, international, current, and fast-moving. I am constantly working with amazing people at the cutting edge who really know their sectors.

My approach to client relationships is fundamentally people-first. My focus is on understanding what really matters to both individuals and organisations so I can fully support them in what they’re trying to achieve. That requires great communication skills – and the ability to really listen is just as important. It’s all about grown-up partnerships based on mutual respect and ongoing feedback.

I bring bags of energy to my work and am inspired by the amazing clients and colleagues I’m privileged to collaborate with. My role really is a team effort – that’s probably what I love about it most.”

Karen’s recent work highlights:

Acted as corporate adviser to FTSE listed Frasers Group on multiple domestic and international transactions (public and private).

Supported international fintech company Ebury’s expansion, including its £350m investment from Santander. 

Worked with clean energy company Ceres, including acting as issuer's counsel on its transfer from AIM to the premium segment of the main market of the London Stock Exchange.

Directory quotes

"Karen Hendy is pragmatic and capable, with excellent sector-specific knowledge." - Legal 500 UK 2023

"Karen Hendy and Emily McGregor are extremely knowledgeable in M&A field, very responsive, pleasant to work with and with a very practical and business oriented approach. They have been invaluable helping our company in acquisition activity in the UK." -  The Legal 500 UK 2022

Leading individual - The Legal 500 UK 2022

Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2022

"Karen Hendy leads the department and is particularly skilled in takeovers, restructurings and joint ventures." - The Legal 500 UK 2021

Leading individual - The Legal 500 UK 2020 

Winner - 2015 European Emerging Leaders Awards - M&A Advisor

Recommended in Corporate and Commercial: M&A - The Legal 500 UK 2014

"Providing clear and practical advice", clients have also commented that Karen is "a pleasure to work with" and "very professional but also very personable"

Memberships

Law Society

City Women's Network

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