Experience
Rachael is a partner in the Commercial team at DWF and leads DWF’s centre of excellence in Liverpool for the delivery of commercial contracts. With over a decade of experience at the firm, Rachael is known for her pragmatic, business focused and practical approach to commercial law.
Rachael works with clients to facilitate commercial deals, from day-to-day contracts to complex outsourcing deals. In addition, she supports clients implement the use of technology and processes to create business efficiencies and reduce legal spend.
Rachael has undertaken various secondments, including in the education sector, a major multi-national retailer and a DIY retailer, where she acted as the sole interim General Counsel for the business. These secondments have enabled Rachael to gain an invaluable insight into the demands of being an in-house lawyer.
Rachael has spent the last 10 years acting for developers, funders, property owners, franchisors and franchisees, in particular advising on hotel franchise agreements, with many of the major hotel brands.
Her experience and expertise has enabled Rachael to refine her approach by delivering concise, straightforward commercial advice that is relevant to the context (avoiding legal jargon).