Director, 186 London Limited
Randall Edwards
Randall brings experience in corporate finance, restructuring, business valuation, due diligence and commercial strategy to the London business.
186 | London
A French business-law firm, closer to UK clients.
The London office connects British and international clients with French-law capability across business operations, transactions, property, mobility and disputes.
The wider firm
French depth. International perspective.
Founded in 2012, 186 Avocats has offices in Paris, Nantes and London. The London office was established to be closer to British clients while providing the firm’s French-law services on matters with an international dimension.
The team advises businesses, investors, funds, founders, directors and professional advisers. It acts on day-to-day operations, major changes and strategic disputes under French law.
Founding members
Commercial experience around the French legal work.
The London business combines qualified French legal practice with people who understand finance, company building and the practical demands of international client matters.
Director, 186 London Limited
Richard Hammond-Chambers-Borgnis
Richard brings international business-building and cross-border client coordination experience through his work with French Connections HCB and 186 London.
How we position the work
French legal analysis translated into business decisions.
We do not treat ‘cross-border’ as a label. We use it as a working method: clarify the French-law issue, understand the UK context and coordinate the interfaces.
Direct access to the appropriate French-law team
English or French working communication
Clear scope and engagement before substantive advice
Coordination with UK lawyers and professional advisers
No unsupported promises about outcome or timing
Responsible use of technology with lawyer oversight
Who we work with
Commercial stakeholders who need a reliable French-law workstream.
UK companies entering or operating in France
French businesses with UK stakeholders or advisers
Founders, boards, investors and family enterprises
In-house counsel, UK solicitors and tax advisers
Property investors, landlords and operating businesses
Internationally mobile executives and their employers
Meet the people
Direct access to the people behind the work.
Start a conversation
Bring us the objective, the parties and the timing.
The team will consider conflicts and fit before proposing scope, fees or substantive work.