Aaron & Partners LLP > Chester, England > Firm Profile

Aaron & Partners LLP
5-7 GROSVENOR COURT
FOREGATE STREET
CHESTER
CH1 1HG
England

Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: elsewhere in the North West Tier 1

Singled out for its ‘commercial approach and flexibility’, the team at Aaron & Partners LLP continues to work on leading transactions involving reorganisations, acquisitions, equity and debt investments. The team is regularly engaged by national and international corporates, as well as owner managed businesses across a wide range of sectors. Practice head Stuart Scott-Goldstone, praised for his ‘wealth of knowledge’, specialises in corporate finance transactions and corporate reorganisations and restructuring. He is supported by Jamie Hawley  who stands out for his ability to advise on corporate matters, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and general company law issues. Jennifer Harrison handles commercial law matters which includes supply agreements and partnership law.

Practice head(s):

Stuart Scott-Goldstone

Other key lawyers:

Jennifer Harrison; Jamie Hawley

Testimonials

‘ The two members of staff that dealt with our business sale were more than 100% efficient, quick and precise.’

‘Jamie and Jenny were the two people we had the pleasure of working with.’

‘The team has a great deal of technical knowledge and corporate experience. As a result of this they are able to provide a tailored approach to transactions where the circumstances may be unusual or have some complexity.’

‘Stuart Scott-Goldstone has a wealth of knowledge – you can be confident working with him on a client transaction.’

‘Very engaging, always responsive/available and highly professional.’

‘Jamie Hawley did a great job – so good that the other party preferred him to their own solicitor! Available any time, day or night, and went above and beyond to deliver.’

‘Commercial approach and flexibility.’

‘We principally work with Jamie Hawley and his team. Jamie is a knowledgeable and resourceful partner who has worked with us on a variety of projects. He is approachable and personable and clients value his assistance.’

Key clients

Sicut Enterprises Ltd

Special Needs Care Limited

UK Caravans Direct Ltd

Blaumar Capital

Wondrwall Ltd

Compass Financial (UK) Ltd

Thomas Plant Ltd

Work highlights

  • Advised Think Print UK on the transition to employee ownership and subsequent EMI Option Scheme to incentivise the management team post transition.
  • Advised Wondrwall ltd on an infrastructure investment made by Infrared Capital Partners.
  • Acting on the sale of our Donald Wilson Bircham’s interest in Just Go Travel Limited to Hays Travel Limited.

Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: elsewhere in the North West Tier 2

Drawing considerable praise from clients for its ‘wealth of experience’ and ‘exceptional client care skills‘, the team at Aaron & Partners LLP routinely handles complex and high-value shareholder disputes, partnership disputes and matters arising from corporate transactions. Practice head Nick Clarke frequently handles matters involving commercial agreements and high-stakes commercial disputes. He is supported by John Devoy, who is noted for his expertise in relation to professional negligence work, and David Harries, who often works with clients operating in the energy sector.

Practice head(s):

Nick Clarke

Other key lawyers:

David Harries; David Potts; John Devoy; Claire Hughes

Testimonials

‘The team at Aaron and Partners work with a wide range of clients from private individuals up to large multimillion-pound companies on all aspects of commercial litigation.’

‘The wealth of experience within the commercial litigation team allows for exceptional service to all clients, tailored specifically to their individual requirements and concerns, providing expert advice and guidance to point within this area.’

‘The team is extremely knowledgeable both in respect of the substantive law and also litigation strategy, and are able to deploy this knowledge to best advance their client’s position.’

‘The team has exceptional client care skills which are clearly noticed and appreciated by their clients. There are highly regarded and established practitioners supported by an impressive quality of junior associates.’

‘Claire Hughes is an excellent litigator who always manages a remarkable balance of client care skills, knowledge and a pragmatic approach that serves each client extremely well. She is able to offer clear and insightful advice, in a sympathetic manner when necessary.’

‘The team is partner-led so clients receive excellent input from senior individuals.’

‘Very strong on legal knowledge and experience which allows them to be more definite in advice and give better value.’

‘From the start we dealt with a senior partner who put us at ease with the way he addressed all matters at hand. It was very assuring for us to have the level of expertise that we received.’

Key clients

DELTA Merseyside Ltd

UK Warehousing Association

London City Bond Ltd

Work highlights

Private client > Agriculture and estates Tier 2

Aaron & Partners LLP provides a ‘professional and efficient service’ to rural businesses and private clients on a broad range of agricultural and estate issues, and the group has specialist knowledge in matters relating to renewable projects, land acquisition for utility projects, and mineral registration and extraction projects. In Chester, the group is co-led by Joseph Fletcher-Hunt, who heads the agricultural and rural group and is experienced in a broad range of property matters, and Simon Ellis, who specialises in the real estate aspects of rural affairs. The ‘outstanding’ Brent Williams, who is experienced in all aspects of commercial and agricultural property and also advises on issues arising from horse-racing and the breeding industry, is another key contact.

Practice head(s):

Joseph Fletcher-Hunt; Simon Ellis

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘All-round professional and efficient service in responding to queries and anticipating issues with excellent communication and engagement.’

‘I have used Aaron & Partners for a few years now. I have always found them to be very professional and helpful in resolving issues which I have with very good service and communication.’

‘Brent Williams in particular was outstanding.’

‘The team pulls individuals’ knowledge and experience together to ensure clients gain maximum input for a piece of work.’

‘Joseph Fletcher-Hunt’s experience in agriculture is key for clients who, on the face of it aren’t, in the agricultural sector, but have assets or business that link to it.’

‘Joseph Fletcher-Hunt has taken a remarkably pragmatic approach to the work I have been involved in.’

‘Customer service is excellent. They make you feel individual and have time or make time to deal with you.’

‘I have worked mainly with Joseph Flecher-Hunt. He has been fantastic with keeping me updated on progress and issues that arise and how we can overcome them.’

Key clients

Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig (Welsh Water)

The Church Commissioners for England

Chester Diocesan Board of Finance

Mostyn Estates

Barclays Bank PLC

Cornish Lithium Limited

Private client > Contentious trusts and probate Tier 2

Praised as a ‘first-class team with genuine specialism in this field’, Aaron & Partners LLP in Chester has a seasoned private client team that advises on the full range of contentious trusts and probate work. James Wallace leads the wills, trusts, and estates team, and he has extensive experience with both contentious and non-contentious private client work, with particular expertise in high-value claims and cross-border matters. He is also increasingly instructed in contentious probate settlements that failed to take into account tax implications. Another key lawyer is the ‘exceptionalVlad Macdonald-Munteanu, who has particular expertise with complex Inheritance Act claims, executorship disputes, and proprietary estoppel issues, and is also frequently sought after by agricultural clients.

Practice head(s):

James Wallace

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘James Wallace stands out in terms of the quickness and efficiency of responses. James listens to the client and is empathetic to their needs.’

‘All the meetings and dealings that I have had have been professional and knowledgeable, which has inspired trust and confidence in them.’

‘Vlad Macdonald-Munteanu has been exceptional. He has inspired trust, faith and confidence in his abilities to achieve the outcome I am seeking. He takes time to explain the more technical and legal terms, which has been very helpful.’

‘Very professional team and company.’

‘Vlad Macdonald-Munteanu has been very professional. Knowledgeable advice given too.’

‘Genuinely acting for my interests, giving balanced advice, clarity of vision and finding solutions with complex and difficult situations.’

‘Vlad Macdonald-Munteanu has a measured approach, applying a clever style for maximum impact which works better than a ‘guns blazing’ manner. He remains confident, professional and assertive in a highly emotional situation for the client.’

‘A first-class team with genuine specialism in this field.’

Work highlights

  • Assisting the long standing partner of the deceased, whose estate is valued at approximately £35m, with pursuing proprietary estoppel and Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 claims.
  • Assisted the client with successfully securing an order to prove the deceased’s last will, executed a few hours before his untimely death, whose agricultural estate was valued at approximately £1.5m.
  • Acting for the deceased’s spouse and sole beneficiary in setting aside a transfer of private company shares worth over £400,000 on the grounds of equitable mistake, undue influence, and breach of fiduciary duty by the deceased’s son and executor.

Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate Tier 2

Characterised as ‘always thinking outside of the box and leaving no stone unturned', the seasoned private client team at Aaron & Partners LLP in Chester advises high-net-worth clients on high-value tax and estate planning, and has particular expertise in handling cases involving business and farming assets. Leading the group, the ‘friendly, pragmatic and knowledgeableClive Pointon is an expert in Court of Protection work and has extensive experience assisting clients with solutions to inheritance tax problems. The group also includes James Wallace, who advises clients on a broad range of issues surrounding wills, tax, and estate planning, and Rowena Ridgway, who focuses on estate planning and estate administration. The ‘technically brilliantPaul Caslin, who has expertise in estate planning advice, is also a key contact.

Practice head(s):

Clive Pointon

Testimonials

‘Incredible client service, prompt responses and the best technical knowledge I have encountered across the many practices we have had contact with.’

‘Paul Caslin has a great rapport with clients and can put them at ease discussing difficult situations. He is technically brilliant and builds a relationship of trust.’

‘Rowena Ridgway is a trusted adviser who is able to deal with all aspects of post-death estate administration and is willing to handle out of the ordinary matters, such as more complex cross-border estates.’

‘The team’s knowledge and experience means their service is outstanding.’

‘Their depth of knowledge for dealing with very challenging cases is impressive. Always thinking outside of the box and leaving no stone unturned. They instil confidence of a realistic, positive and fair outcome. They never over promise or under deliver. First-class individuals.’

‘Over the years we have had very good advice by all the staff. Clive Pointon, especially, has continually demonstrated patience, understanding and humour in dealing with our legal issues. His professional approach and knowledge when presenting his advice in a clear concise manner have always been appreciated by us and have been excellent for our situation and needs.’

‘Clive Pointon was very friendly, pragmatic and knowledgeable.’

‘We have had good service from James Wallace. Nothing is too much trouble for him.’

Work highlights

  • Assisting a high-net-worth family who are non-UK domiciled with devising an asset protection and tax-efficient estate planning strategy with cross-border assets and disabled beneficiaries to consider.
  • Advised high-net-worth individual and business owner on inheritance tax and his estate, including the gifting of company shares, Capital Gains Tax, and the setting up of a Family Investment Company.
  • Assisted a client with a complex estate administration of an estate worth approximately £2m with foreign elements, charitable beneficiaries, a deed of variation, and a related will trust to administer.

Real estate > Commercial property: elsewhere in the North West Tier 2

Aaron & Partners LLP‘s commercial property team in Chester is led by Emma McGlinchey, who is well-regarded for her capabilities in advising developers and occupiers on retail sector-related work. Refinancing large-scale projects and assisting with the acquisition and purchase of multi-unit portfolios are key aspects of the team’s workload. The 'fantastic' Joseph Fletcher-Hunt is a key name to note. Iwan Williams is well-versed in acquisition, sale and development cases, and has expertise advising housebuilder clients in particular. Simon Ellis retired from the team in May 2024.

Practice head(s):

Emma McGlinchey

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Professional yet thoughtful.’

��Joseph Fletcher-Hunt was fantastic from beginning to end in our drawn-out and complicated commercial lease renewal negotiation. He was patient, very responsive, thoughtful and extremely professional and tenacious but courteous. He guided us through unknown territory. Huge thanks to Joseph and the team.’

‘It is more than refreshing to have people who do exactly as they say they will.’

‘I have always found there advice to be reliable and work done to be of a high standard. Banks I deal with seem at ease when they realise Aaron & Partners are my chosen solicitors.’

‘A broad-range of experience and specialism across the practice covering all the specific needs of a diverse client base.’

‘Joseph Fletcher-Hunt is approachable, knowledgeable and has a common sense, can-do approach to getting things done.’

‘The experience was extremely positive with Joseph being accessible, responsive, engaging, strategic and commercial in his advice based upon a wealth of experience in commercial property transactions. It is a pleasure to work with Joe who has a pragmatic, down-to-earth approach to his work with good humour thrown in too.’

‘I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Emma McGlinchey who is I’ve worked with for the last twenty years. Emma makes time to discuss problems or opportunities and work out the best way forward.’

Key clients

Dŵr Cymru Cyfyngedig

Link Developments (NW) Ltd

Edenstone Homes Limited

Just Go Travel

Chester Diocesan Board of Finance

Tandem Investments

William Fishwick & Son Limited

Church Commissioners

Parkfield Homes Limited

Employment Tier 3

With practitioners praised for their 'attention to detail', the employment team at Aaron & Partners LLP has sector-specific expertise in the education, professional and regulated practices, automotive, leisure, and tourism industries. Leading the group from Chester, Helen Watson advises both public and private clients across the full spectrum of employment matters, and is particularly skilled in Employment Tribunals and investigations. The group also includes Claire Brook in Chester who advises employers on all aspects of employment law and is particularly experienced in Employment Tribunal claims. Employment and immigration specialist Adam Haines in Manchester is another key name in this space.

Practice head(s):

Helen Watson

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Their responsiveness, helpfulness and attention to detail in resolving any issues is commended.’

‘A strength of the team is their support in sharing their knowledge and experiences in a professional capacity whilst always being available.’

‘Helen Watson and her team were quick to respond. True professionals. Both matters were resolved quickly and communication was very efficient.’

‘Helen Watson is professional and quick to respond to an urgent situation.’

‘There is always a solution in advice given! Never not had a path to follow to move forward with something.’

‘The contacts we have with Aaron & Partners are consistent in their service, no matter the complexity of the query. They make every effort to deliver advice in a simple, manageable format so someone without a law degree can fully digest it.’

‘Adam Haines is very responsive, always available and works really hard to ensure client success.’

‘Claire Brook takes time to understand the culture whilst supporting in setting out professional and ethical obligations. She builds trust, acts with integrity and demonstrates an unbiased and fair approach, and she delivers instructions and directions in the interest of the business.’

Key clients

Sovini Group

Sovini Property Services Limited

Wirral Chamber of Commerce Limited

The Learning Trust

Special Needs Care Limited

Clogau Gold of Wales Limited

Imagine Independence

Textlocal Limited

Evans Textile (Sales) Limited & Group

Ysgol Bryn Elian

North of England Zoological Society

Private client > Family Tier 3

Chester-based Aaron & Partners LLP is praised as an ‘absolutely first-class‘ family practice by clients, and the group has particular expertise in advising high-net-worth individuals on the financial aspects of a relationship breakdown. The team represents land owners, business owners, and farmers on marital agreements and complex financial structures. Practice head Simon Magner Mawdsley is ‘an outstanding family lawyer with huge intellect and real empathy‘, and he is sought after for his high-net-worth financial remedy and children work. Other key practitioners include Lorraine Saunders, who focuses on high-net-worth remedy work and private children law, and finance specialist Victoria Syvret, who is also a seasoned mediator.

Practice head(s):

Simon Magner Mawdsley

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Attention to detail and legal prowess. They provide a London style approach to their financial remedy cases at regional prices. They are first-class in every respect.’

‘Excellent all-round team.’

‘Simon Magner Mawdsley and his team are dedicated to the best outcome for their clients. When I was going through a painful and quite expensive divorce they acted with friendliness and professionalism in equal measure. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending them. Absolutely first class.’

‘Simon Magner Mawdsley is a top class solicitor.’

‘Simon Magner Mawdsley is an outstanding family lawyer with huge intellect and real empathy.’

‘Lorraine Saunders has always been very organised, fully across the detail and able to provide helpful instructions, and remains level-headed even when faced with difficult opponents or even difficult clients.’

‘Lorraine Saunders and Victoria Syvret are efficient, update you on a regular basis and collaborate well.

‘Lorraine Saunders always keep me updated. She is very passionate about getting the right outcome for me but always reiterating what the courts and judge like to see, and ensuring that all the correct forms are completed.’

Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy and projects Tier 3

Real estate > Planning and environment Tier 3

Aaron & Partners LLP's Chester office houses a planning and environment team well-placed to advise its clients on highways agreements, CPOs, and expansions of premises; it also has expertise in mines, minerals, quarrying and waste. David Harries leads the group and is regarded as ‘technically brilliant and a master tactician’. The ‘especially standout’ Mark Turner splits his time between Shrewsbury and Cheshire, and has broad expertise in appeals and judicial reviews.

Practice head(s):

David Harries

Other key lawyers:

Olivia Slade; Mark Turner; Bryony Chambers-Towers

Testimonials

‘This team leads in the field; they are hugely experienced, knowledgeable and efficient.’

‘David Harries is a standout partner. He is very practical and commercially aware whilst Olivia Slade is always on top of the case, efficient and effective.’

‘The team has excellent communication skills, always provides high-quality and reliable legal advice, and are comfortable collaborating with a wide-range of different technical consultants on a range of matters.’

‘Mark Turner is a highly competent and very knowledgeable planning lawyer. He gives robust, clear legal advice in a commercial and strategic way. He is a pleasure to work with and I have found him to be excellent at communicating often complex legal issues in a manner that can be understood and acted upon.

‘Mark Turner is especially standout within the firm. Mark is knowledgeable, very organised and his work is done in a timely manner to a professional standard.’

‘David Harries is tactically astute and knows how the courts work. He inspires confidence that litigation will be conducted efficiently and effectively. Bryony Chambers-Towers is hard working, with an eye for detail.’

‘David Harries is noted for his intelligence and the care and precision with which he provides legal advice.’

‘David Harries stands out – his passion, enthusiasm and overall client care is first-rate. He is technically brilliant and a master tactician in litigation.’

Key clients

Cornish Lithium plc

Hillside Parks Ltd

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water

Aldi Stores UK Ltd

Hendy Wind Farm Ltd

Edenstone Homes Ltd

Gwrych Castle Preservation Trust Ltd

Earthline Ltd

Hydro Aluminium Deeside Ltd

Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: elsewhere in the West Midlands Tier 3

In its Shrewsbury office, Aaron & Partners LLP covers a broad array of disputes relating to shareholders, corporate transactions, contracts, property and professional negligence. Though its clientele includes companies from a broad range of industries, the firm is particularly well-versed in matters concerning the transport and warehousing sectors. Nick Clarke, who has a focus on shareholder disputes and professional negligence, oversees the practice.

Practice head(s):

Nick Clarke

Other key lawyers:

Stephen Taylor

Testimonials

‘Stephen Taylor is technically excellent, commercially savvy and has proved invaluable on evolving sometimes rapid response strategy.’

‘A very credible team for high value litigation work that often competes with large city practices. Work collaboratively with other professionals to achieve stand out results.’

‘Stephen Taylor in particular stands out. Sees the bigger picture and is inventive in driving solutions which best serve his clients.’

Work highlights

Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate Tier 3

Chester-based Clive Pointon is a key contact at Aaron & Partners LLP. The team is skilled at advising business owners, landowners and high-net-worth individuals on how to organise their estates to minimise exposure to inheritance tax. It is also skilled at advising on the creation and administration of charities. Senior associate Amy Morris is recognised for her work on an array of succession planning matters.

Practice head(s):

Clive Pointon

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘A very pragmatic approach for the client when we make a referral to Aaron & Partners LLP. Clear engagement instructions presented and costings provided for their work.’

‘A very personable approach and being prepared to learn and understand the client needs whilst they are making one of the most important decisions of their life. Their advice and longer-term tax planning is invaluable. Amy Morris.’

‘I can’t speak highly enough of Amy Morris. She is professional and understanding of difficult matters. Amy’s knowledge of the law is extremely reassuring.’

‘Amy Morris handles all of the probate matters in a very timely and reassuring way. She was very helpful in guiding us through the process and chasing up all the inputs required.’

‘Knowledgeable on subject matter (inheritance tax) with good variation of expertise. Prompt replies to queries.’

‘They are responsive and thorough and use technology appropriately.’

Finance > Insolvency and corporate recovery Tier 4

The insolvency practice at Aaron & Partners LLP is headed from Chester by Mark Davies, and is well-equipped to advise its national and international portfolio of clients on pre-pack administrations and acquisitions. Davies and Vicky Burgess are described as a ‘formidable team’, and Chris Mitchell regularly assists businesses in financial distress. Matthew Martin joined the group from Clarke Willmott LLP in October 2023, bringing his deep knowledge of contentious insolvency matters involving antecedent transactions and proof of debt appeals.

Practice head(s):

Mark Davies

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Personable, knowledgeable and reactive to any situation.’

‘I work with Mark Davies who is exceedingly competent and has a vast wealth of knowledge and experience.’

‘The team cooperate and learn from one another. Their skill sets are wide-ranging and all the team have considerable expertise and knowledge of their sector.’

‘Mark Davies and Vicky Burgess are a formidable team taking on a full and wide-ranging bag of insolvency work. They stand out because of their dedication to detail, their knowledge of the sector and their unfailing desire to get the best possible results.’

‘Jan Chillery was outstandingly positive, creative and professional in helping to secure a sound transaction.’

‘Professional from the start with extensive knowledge about insolvency. Quick resolution to the claim.’

‘Jan Chillery showed professionalism and dedication from the start. Her friendly and knowledgeable approach put myself and my business partner’s minds at ease from the start. Her extensive knowledge allowed a speedy resolution to our case – she gets results.’

‘Mark Davies has an impressive bankruptcy practice and actively manages his network to maximise cross-selling opportunities. Chris Mitchell has great technical strength and ability to think outside the box to achieve commercial solutions. Vicky Burgess works hard to provide a consistently proactive level of service.’

Key clients

Alvarez & Marsal

BDO LLP

FRP

Evelyn Partners

Menzies LLP

Opus Restructuring LLP

Blades

SPK Financial Solutions

RSM UK

KBL Advisory

Work highlights

  • Advised RSM on the Administration of North Wales frozen yoghurts business Plas Farm Ltd.
  • Represented directors of a north west business in their defence against high-value breach of duty claims brought by specialist insolvency claims firm Manolete Partners plc
  • Acted for Meredith Care Limited on its £2m acquisition of a 77-bed care home from FRP as Administrators of Blackcliffe Limited.

Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: elsewhere in the West Midlands Tier 4

Aaron & Partners LLP specialises in advising on complex demergers and management buyouts, frequently representing corporations from across the insurance, manufacturing and housebuilding spheres. The Shrewsbury-based practice is led by Stuart Scott-Goldstone, Stuart Haynes brings vast experience in M&A and commercial contract negotiations to the group, while Hugh Strickland is an expert on banking and finance proceedings.

Practice head(s):

Stuart Scott-Goldstone

Other key lawyers:

Stuart Haynes; Hugh Strickland; Peter Manford; Zoe Lloyd

Testimonials

‘We found Aaron & Partners a one-stop-shop with experience in every field.’

 

Key clients

Stuart Gale and Gail Gale

Clive Henry Group

Enterprise Nation

SciQuip

Henshalls

Clay Group Investments

Invertek Drives

Work highlights

  • Advised the buyer Clive Henry Group on the management buy-out and the finance backing from Preatura Commercial Finance.
  • Advised Enterprise Nation on the sale of a support hub for small businesses.
  • Advised Henshalls, a well-established, Shropshire based, insurance brokerage company on their sale of the group.

Employment Tier 4

At Aaron & Partners LLP, Chester-based Helen Watson and Shrewsbury-based Ben Mason co-head the practice. Mason has a specific focus on the financial, IT, manufacturing, care and sports sectors. He covers contentious and non-contentious matters, regularly supported by senior associate Jennifer Gibson. These include complicated employment tribunal claims, employment-related issues in corporate transactions, complex restructurings, collective redundancy procedures and senior-level exits.

Practice head(s):

Helen Watson; Ben Mason

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Their professionalism as a team gives us confidence to make difficult decisions in the workplace. The team return calls quickly and their billing system allocates a listing of times spent on each case. ’

‘Jenny Gibson’s down-to-earth approach is invaluable. She guides us and points out pitfalls. Ben Mason was equally easy to work with, his pragmatic approach has helped us on numerous occasions.’

‘Ben Mason is informative and quick to react to queries.’

‘Jennifer Gibson and her team are engaging, friendly and thorough. Always quick to respond, even out-of-hours, and supportive of our needs.’

‘They are attentive, take the time to discuss, and we ask a lot of questions because we are not at all familiar with legal practices and processes in the UK. ​We have two main contacts, and each of them is always equally well-informed, which deepens the feeling of being very well supported.’

‘Easy to talk to and advice is clear and specific.’

‘Aaron & Partners are very efficient and quick to respond to queries. They have always been pragmatic and are able to combine excellent legal advice with a strong commercial understanding.’

‘Ben Mason offered balanced advice and excellent overall value for money.’

Key clients

Field Studies Council

Hoshizaki Europe Limited

AXYZ Automation (UK) Limited

AP Wireless UK Limited

Peter Posh Limited

Roche Systems Limited

Springcare Limited

Carey Glass Chester

Signs Now UK Limited

Work highlights

  • Ben Mason was instructed by a senior-level employee employed by a global healthcare and pharmaceutical company who was being ostracised by her new manager and forced out of the business. The team managed to obtain a settlement of in excess of £300,000 and a payment of legal fees of £4,500 plus VAT.
  • Successfully advised a client in relation to a complex unfair dismissal and discrimination claim made by a former employee.
  • Advised an individual selling his shares to an employee ownership trust.

Finance > Banking and finance Tier 4

Aaron & Partners LLP’s dedicated team which operates in Shropshire acts for multinational banks as both lenders and borrowers. Hugh Strickland, who heads the practice alongside Stuart Scott-Goldstone, advises on M&A, financings and joint ventures. Iwan Williams works with other members of the team with all property aspects involved.

Practice head(s):

Hugh Strickland; Stuart Scott-Goldstone

Other key lawyers:

Iwan Williams; Zoe Lloyd; Hannah Fynn

Testimonials

‘The team were helpful and explained the terminology to me in detail. They spent time explaining the risks involved and how these could be resolved.’

‘Zoe Lloyd, Hannah Fynn, Hugh Strickland and Iwan Williams are personable, helpful, efficient and easy to work with.’

Key clients

Meatpoint BV

Handelsbanken plc

Different Dog Ltd

Clay Group

Clive Henry Group

Work highlights

  • Advised on the UK aspects of the refinancing of the Meatpoint group involving 6 UK subsidiaries.
  • Advised Handelsbanken in respect of a finance facility it provided to a Shropshire-based, property development company to refinance existing debt and borrowing to purchase another company.
  • Advised the client, a Shropshire based, fresh/bespoke dog food supplier, on its 6th funding round.

Real estate > Commercial property: elsewhere in the West Midlands Tier 4

Producing ‘commercially sensible solutions’, Aaron & Partners LLP advises clients on property portfolio management, development and project matters. The firm is particularly experienced in the industrial and mining sectors. The practice is led by Emma McGlinchey in Chester, who supports clients in the retail and food industries. Helping to grow the Shrewsbury practice, Trish Randles specialises in tenancy transactions and management.

Practice head(s):

Emma McGlinchey

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The real estate team are always very responsive and produce commercially sensible solutions that are often innovative.’

‘Trish Randles is certainly the “go to” person when dealing with property and land transactions. It is easy to have confidence that the advice being given should be relied on.’

Key clients

Cornish Lithium plc

Handelsbanken

Tudor Griffiths Limited

Baileys and Partners

Carter Jonas

Work highlights

West Midlands > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: elsewhere in the West Midlands

In its Shrewsbury office, Aaron & Partners LLP covers a broad array of disputes relating to shareholders, corporate transactions, contracts, property and professional negligence. Though its clientele includes companies from a broad range of industries, the firm is particularly well-versed in matters concerning the transport and warehousing sectors. Nick Clarke, who has a focus on shareholder disputes and professional negligence, oversees the practice.

Practice head(s):

Nick Clarke

Other key lawyers:

Stephen Taylor

Testimonials

‘Stephen Taylor is technically excellent, commercially savvy and has proved invaluable on evolving sometimes rapid response strategy.’

‘A very credible team for high value litigation work that often competes with large city practices. Work collaboratively with other professionals to achieve stand out results.’

‘Stephen Taylor in particular stands out. Sees the bigger picture and is inventive in driving solutions which best serve his clients.’

Work highlights

West Midlands > Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate

Chester-based Clive Pointon is a key contact at Aaron & Partners LLP. The team is skilled at advising business owners, landowners and high-net-worth individuals on how to organise their estates to minimise exposure to inheritance tax. It is also skilled at advising on the creation and administration of charities. Senior associate Amy Morris is recognised for her work on an array of succession planning matters.

Practice head(s):

Clive Pointon

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘A very pragmatic approach for the client when we make a referral to Aaron & Partners LLP. Clear engagement instructions presented and costings provided for their work.’

‘A very personable approach and being prepared to learn and understand the client needs whilst they are making one of the most important decisions of their life. Their advice and longer-term tax planning is invaluable. Amy Morris.’

‘I can’t speak highly enough of Amy Morris. She is professional and understanding of difficult matters. Amy’s knowledge of the law is extremely reassuring.’

‘Amy Morris handles all of the probate matters in a very timely and reassuring way. She was very helpful in guiding us through the process and chasing up all the inputs required.’

‘Knowledgeable on subject matter (inheritance tax) with good variation of expertise. Prompt replies to queries.’

‘They are responsive and thorough and use technology appropriately.’

West Midlands > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: elsewhere in the West Midlands

Aaron & Partners LLP specialises in advising on complex demergers and management buyouts, frequently representing corporations from across the insurance, manufacturing and housebuilding spheres. The Shrewsbury-based practice is led by Stuart Scott-Goldstone, Stuart Haynes brings vast experience in M&A and commercial contract negotiations to the group, while Hugh Strickland is an expert on banking and finance proceedings.

Practice head(s):

Stuart Scott-Goldstone

Other key lawyers:

Stuart Haynes; Hugh Strickland; Peter Manford; Zoe Lloyd

Testimonials

‘We found Aaron & Partners a one-stop-shop with experience in every field.’

 

Key clients

Stuart Gale and Gail Gale

Clive Henry Group

Enterprise Nation

SciQuip

Henshalls

Clay Group Investments

Invertek Drives

Work highlights

  • Advised the buyer Clive Henry Group on the management buy-out and the finance backing from Preatura Commercial Finance.
  • Advised Enterprise Nation on the sale of a support hub for small businesses.
  • Advised Henshalls, a well-established, Shropshire based, insurance brokerage company on their sale of the group.

West Midlands > Employment > Employment

At Aaron & Partners LLP, Chester-based Helen Watson and Shrewsbury-based Ben Mason co-head the practice. Mason has a specific focus on the financial, IT, manufacturing, care and sports sectors. He covers contentious and non-contentious matters, regularly supported by senior associate Jennifer Gibson. These include complicated employment tribunal claims, employment-related issues in corporate transactions, complex restructurings, collective redundancy procedures and senior-level exits.

Practice head(s):

Helen Watson; Ben Mason

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Their professionalism as a team gives us confidence to make difficult decisions in the workplace. The team return calls quickly and their billing system allocates a listing of times spent on each case. ’

‘Jenny Gibson’s down-to-earth approach is invaluable. She guides us and points out pitfalls. Ben Mason was equally easy to work with, his pragmatic approach has helped us on numerous occasions.’

‘Ben Mason is informative and quick to react to queries.’

‘Jennifer Gibson and her team are engaging, friendly and thorough. Always quick to respond, even out-of-hours, and supportive of our needs.’

‘They are attentive, take the time to discuss, and we ask a lot of questions because we are not at all familiar with legal practices and processes in the UK. ​We have two main contacts, and each of them is always equally well-informed, which deepens the feeling of being very well supported.’

‘Easy to talk to and advice is clear and specific.’

‘Aaron & Partners are very efficient and quick to respond to queries. They have always been pragmatic and are able to combine excellent legal advice with a strong commercial understanding.’

‘Ben Mason offered balanced advice and excellent overall value for money.’

Key clients

Field Studies Council

Hoshizaki Europe Limited

AXYZ Automation (UK) Limited

AP Wireless UK Limited

Peter Posh Limited

Roche Systems Limited

Springcare Limited

Carey Glass Chester

Signs Now UK Limited

Work highlights

  • Ben Mason was instructed by a senior-level employee employed by a global healthcare and pharmaceutical company who was being ostracised by her new manager and forced out of the business. The team managed to obtain a settlement of in excess of £300,000 and a payment of legal fees of £4,500 plus VAT.
  • Successfully advised a client in relation to a complex unfair dismissal and discrimination claim made by a former employee.
  • Advised an individual selling his shares to an employee ownership trust.

West Midlands > Finance > Banking and finance

Aaron & Partners LLP’s dedicated team which operates in Shropshire acts for multinational banks as both lenders and borrowers. Hugh Strickland, who heads the practice alongside Stuart Scott-Goldstone, advises on M&A, financings and joint ventures. Iwan Williams works with other members of the team with all property aspects involved.

Practice head(s):

Hugh Strickland; Stuart Scott-Goldstone

Other key lawyers:

Iwan Williams; Zoe Lloyd; Hannah Fynn

Testimonials

‘The team were helpful and explained the terminology to me in detail. They spent time explaining the risks involved and how these could be resolved.’

‘Zoe Lloyd, Hannah Fynn, Hugh Strickland and Iwan Williams are personable, helpful, efficient and easy to work with.’

Key clients

Meatpoint BV

Handelsbanken plc

Different Dog Ltd

Clay Group

Clive Henry Group

Work highlights

  • Advised on the UK aspects of the refinancing of the Meatpoint group involving 6 UK subsidiaries.
  • Advised Handelsbanken in respect of a finance facility it provided to a Shropshire-based, property development company to refinance existing debt and borrowing to purchase another company.
  • Advised the client, a Shropshire based, fresh/bespoke dog food supplier, on its 6th funding round.

West Midlands > Real estate > Commercial property: elsewhere in the West Midlands

Producing ‘commercially sensible solutions’, Aaron & Partners LLP advises clients on property portfolio management, development and project matters. The firm is particularly experienced in the industrial and mining sectors. The practice is led by Emma McGlinchey in Chester, who supports clients in the retail and food industries. Helping to grow the Shrewsbury practice, Trish Randles specialises in tenancy transactions and management.

Practice head(s):

Emma McGlinchey

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘The real estate team are always very responsive and produce commercially sensible solutions that are often innovative.’

‘Trish Randles is certainly the “go to” person when dealing with property and land transactions. It is easy to have confidence that the advice being given should be relied on.’

Key clients

Cornish Lithium plc

Handelsbanken

Tudor Griffiths Limited

Baileys and Partners

Carter Jonas

Work highlights

The firm: Aaron & Partners is a UK top 200 law firm, which is growing from its core base in Cheshire and Shropshire through a series of nationally recognised sector specialisms. The firm has built a strong reputation for providing high quality, results-focused advice across all key commercial disciplines for those who own, run or invest in businesses. Aaron’s private client teams focus on helping high net worth individuals protect their wealth and resolve family matters.

Aaron’s specialist sectors include: insolvency, warehousing and logistics, transport, finance and banking, professional practices, pharmacy, licensing, education, planning, energy, renewables, minerals and mining, waste management and agriculture.

Other offices: Chester, Shrewsbury and Manchester.

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Richard Barge photo Richard Barge Family Law Consultant 
Rebecca Beaman photo Miss Rebecca Beaman Solicitor
Vicky Burgess photo Vicky Burgess Senior Associate
Rebecca Christian photo Rebecca Christian Chartered Legal Executive
Nick Clarke photo Nick Clarke Senior Partner & Head of Dispute Resolution & Insolvency
Deborah Coyne photo Deborah Coyne Solicitor – Senior Associate
Tim Culpin photo Tim Culpin Partner
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Leah Edward photo Leah Edward Solicitor
Simon Ellis photo Simon Ellis Partner
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Hannah Fynn photo Hannah Fynn Associate Solicitor
Jonathan Gandy photo Jonathan Gandy Solicitor
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Sarah Henderson photo Sarah Henderson Solicitor
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Chris Mitchell photo Chris Mitchell Partner
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David Potts photo David Potts Dispute Resolution Partner
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Michael Redston photo Michael Redston Solictior
Rowena Ridgway photo Rowena Ridgway Partner
Lorraine Saunders photo Lorraine Saunders Family Law Partner
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