Benjamin Filmer > Howard Kennedy LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Howard Kennedy LLP has a strong market reputation for its M&A practice which has expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, investments, joint ventures, and reorganisations. The group has experience in the retail and hospitality, corporate real estate, renewable energy, and fintech industries, among others. Gillian White leads the practice and stands out for her ‘strategic acumen, common sense, and ability to find creative solutions.’ White acts for both prominent entrepreneurs and major multinationals, and boasts vast experience handling M&A transactions, investments, and joint ventures. Ashley Reeback concentrates on public and private M&A and AIM transactions, assisting predominantly business owners and managers. Hotels and leisure sector expert Stephanie Brigg is adept in M&A, private equity, and corporate real estate transactions, as well as joint ventures, while Charlotte Whitworth focuses on real estate transactions. Eve Gallagher and Benjamin Filmer, who joined the team in January 2023 from Freeths LLP, bring a wealth of transactional experience to the group, such as distressed M&A and asset acquisitions and sales.