Greg Leather

Greg is a Partner in the Corporate and Commercial team at BlackBay Lawyers, where he provides comprehensive legal support to both businesses and individuals. His expertise is centred around commercial transactions and disputes, with a strong emphasis on contract and corporate law, commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, telecommunications, and securities and financing. Greg's extensive practice encompasses a wide array of corporate and commercial concerns across industries such as renewable energy, hospitality, marine, building and construction, property, telecommunications, intellectual property and information technology, as well as insolvency. Greg is renowned for his client-focused approach, which is rooted in his dedication to thoroughly understanding the intricacies of his clients' businesses. His technical proficiency and meticulous attention to detail enable him to effectively navigate the unique challenges and opportunities that each industry presents. Balancing legal compliance with business practicality, Greg offers pragmatic advice that aligns with the operational realities of running a business. This approach solidifies his role as a trusted advisor to his clients. Involved in numerous litigious matters, Greg has experience serving both large corporations and small businesses. He is a proponent of proactive strategies, often aiming to resolve disputes through out-of-court solutions to alleviate the time, cost, and stress typically associated with prolonged litigation. Recognising the importance of keeping clients well-informed, Greg ensures transparency throughout the legal proceedings, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering a clear understanding of the process. Greg's broad skill set includes expertise in corporate advisory, commercial and corporate litigation, telecommunications, securities and financing, business and corporate law, energy efficiency, mergers, acquisitions and cross-border transactions, insolvency, reconstruction and corporate recovery, and technology licensing.