Herrington Carmichael LLP > Farnborough, England > Firm Profile
Herrington Carmichael LLP Offices
Brennan House
Farnborough Aerospace Centre Business Park
Farnborough
GU14 6XR
England
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Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Hampshire Tier 2
Herrington Carmichael LLP houses a corporate and commercial team that is ‘efficient, highly experienced, and consistently goes above and beyond to assist clients’. Managing partner Yavan Brar heads up the practice in Farnborough; he regularly advises on corporate restructuring and M&A matters. Cesare McArdle stands out for his experience navigating complex international agreements. Matthew Lea and Mark Chapman are further names to note; Lea regularly handles some of the largest transactions for the firm, while Chapman is recommended for commercial matters within the manufacturing and financial services sectors.Practice head(s):
Yavan Brar
Other key lawyers:
Cesare McArdle; Matthew Lea; Mark Chapman; Alex Canham
Testimonials
‘Their attitude and approach are fantastic, which makes working with them smooth and efficient. I was impressed by their ability to navigate complex legal issues while keeping the bigger picture in mind.’
‘Yavan Brar’s approach to legal matters is both commercial and practical, making him an invaluable asset to any transaction. His positive attitude and solution-oriented mindset makes even the most complex legal issues seem manageable.’
‘Herrington Carmichael offers support across a wide range of laws. Their strength lies in their people who are experienced, diligent, and thorough.’
‘Matthew Lea has been peerless in his advice and guidance in data protection. He has an ability to work through a challenge and offer a solution that satisfies regulations but keeps the business ticking along, which has been invaluable.’
‘Their team is efficient, highly experienced, and consistently goes above and beyond to assist clients.’
‘With Matthew Lea you know that you’re getting a lawyer who has the client’s interest at the forefront of his thinking in all interactions. He is clearly up to speed on technical matters and articulates complex scenarios very coherently to clients.’
‘Yavan Brar is a pragmatic and commercially minded lawyer. He is an excellent managing partner.’
‘They were always available when needed, quick to respond, and thorough in their work.’
Key clients
APN Group
Metro Bank
Lumin Wealth
Lumin Group
Portable Multimedia
HCI Financial
VPS Holdings
Cennox Group
Alarm Communication
Boom Spin
Wessex
Grundon Waste Management
The Beaufort Group of Companies
Shareholders of Weston Cummins
Buyline Norway
The Manor House Hotel (Castle Combe)
Strata Residential Finance
Andreas Stihl
Fuel Cell Systems
Exclusive Hotels (Lainston House)
Amazon Filters
BGF Investments LP and BGF UK Enterprise Fund
Optimale
CV Library
Nurvv Group
Elevate 2
Meson Capital Partners
SatixFy
Futura Financial Solutions
One Four Nine Group
Employment > Employment: Hampshire Tier 2
Herrington Carmichael LLP‘s team, led by the ‘charismatic, pragmatic and sharp‘ Alistair McArthur, is known for its ability to handle the full range of issues concerning cross-border senior exits, unfair dismissals, and whistleblowing employment tribunal proceedings. McArthur is well-versed in TUPE and post-termination issues, while Darren Smith is noted for his strong focus on the leisure and hospitality sector, often representing clients in discrimination cases. Hannah King is a key name within the team for data protection work.Practice head(s):
Alistair McArthur
Other key lawyers:
Darren Smith; Hannah King; Tom Hyatt
Testimonials
‘They are a dynamic and charismatic team. They are very knowledgeable and work well together on cases for a coordinated approach. In the region they are amongst the top specialists for employment work and in particular high value/high risk cases. ’
‘Alistair McArthur – One of the best client focused employment specialists in the region. He is charismatic, pragmatic and sharp. He is calm when difficult issues arise in litigation and instils confidence. Clients genuinely like and trust Alistair!’
‘A very impressive team of experienced individuals with some excellent blue chip clients.’
‘Alistair McArthur is a no nonsense straight talking adviser who is very experienced. He is well supported by Hannah King, who is very able.’
‘Alistair McArthur leads an excellent employment team. The team has a good spread of exceptional practitioners and an enviable client list. His team is the one I would recommend.’
‘Alistair leads by excellent example. Darren Smith is another good partner of note.’
‘Everyone is excellent, including Alistair McArthur, Darren Smith, Hannah King and Tom Hyatt.’
‘Darren Smith has been our go-to for legal advice for several years; he understands our culture and the types of issues we face, as a business. He gives pragmatic advice and offers commercial solutions. He’s also a nice man!’
Key clients
Silvesea Cruises (UK)
Vistry Group
Andreas Stihl
CLEAN Linen Services
proAV
Royal Caribbean
Fourwalls
Tech 21 (UK)
Aldermore Bank
MotoNovo Finance
Vineyard Group
Infor (United Kingdom)
Work highlights
Private client > Personal tax, trusts and probate: Hampshire Tier 2
Located in Farnborough, the team at Herrington Carmichael LLP is particularly skilled at handling cross-border matters that deal with complex issues of residency and taxation. Spearheading the team, Charlotte Drury-Woods has been increasingly involved in contentious matters relating to estate administration. Graeme Black is another integral member of the team, and routinely advises high-net-worth families on their general affairs; he is especially recommended for elderly clients and vulnerable individuals who need assistance with trust administration and will drafting. Nicole Miller is also noted for her depth of experience advising on trusts and taxes.Practice head(s):
Charlotte Drury-Woods
Other key lawyers:
Graeme Black; Nicole Miller; Minnaar Badenhorst; Kelly Hurst
Testimonials
‘The team at Herrington Carmichael is fantastic. They always put clients first and ensure that they have good outcomes. The advice can be complex, but they make it easy to understand and ensure that they are always doing the right thing by the client.’
‘Nicole Miller is highly qualified, highly experienced, and a pleasure to deal with. Clients only ever have positive things to say about her. Working together has been fantastic.’
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: Hampshire Tier 3
Herrington Carmichael LLP has a broad commercial litigation practice, which encompasses shareholder disputes, debt enforcement work, and breach of contract claims. Described as ‘an excellent lawyer’ and ‘experienced litigator’, Stephen Baker heads up the team in Farnborough. Frankie Tierney and Edward Jones are also names to note; Tierney focuses on complex litigation and has experience with cases in the High Court, while Jones advises on a wide range of matters, including professional negligence claims, insolvencies, and property disputes.Practice head(s):
Stephen Baker
Other key lawyers:
James Musallam; Frankie Tierney; Edward Jones
Testimonials
‘The team are very responsive to our needs and provide good, commercially relevant advice.’
‘Stephen Baker provides well-rounded advice. He is very open and honest with any advice and clearly states the boundaries of his expertise.’
‘Herrington Carmichael provide quality legal advice. The people at the firm are professional, personable, and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Stephen Baker gives commercially focused and pragmatic advice. He gives a realistic assessment of your options and potential outcomes so that you can make an informed choice on the best way to proceed for your business.’
‘Stephen Baker is happy to talk through any questions you may have. With his depth of knowledge and experience, he is able to explain legal concepts and litigation processes in an understandable and practical way. He is also a pleasure to work with!’
‘The team has a wide range of expertise in commercial dispute resolution, and in particular in company/shareholder disputes.’
‘Stephen Baker is an excellent lawyer.’
‘Stephen Baker is an expert at dealing with clients. He is an experienced litigator with good judgment. He is also a good team player and enjoyable to work with.’
Employment > Immigration Tier 3
Herrington Carmichael LLP fields an experienced team that handles SMS reporting, skilled worker, business visitor, ICT and family visas, as well as sponsor licence applications. Usof Shah is a key name to note for his immigration experience, advising both corporate and private clients.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘I have always found the team to be very responsive in any query posed to them. They take the time to listen and understand any issues. They are very customer service focused, professional and a pleasure to work with.’
‘I have worked with Usof Shah for a number of years within Immigration services. Usof is always willing to explain processes clearly and takes time to make sure I understand what I need to do. He is very clear in explaining what work needs to be carried out from him and his team and always provides costing upfront so there are no surprises.’
‘Herrington Carmichael has a great team providing a broad spectrum of immigration services.’
‘Full of knowledge, great advice and supportive.’
‘Usof Shah is fantastic.’
‘They provide tremendous, responsive and friendly support both professionally and emotionally. They always listen to clients carefully and give bespoke advice for legal matters.’
‘Usof Shah is the best solicitor that I have ever worked with. He always does his best to answer any concerns and gives the best advice based on his up-to-date expertise.’
Work highlights
Real estate > Commercial property: Hampshire Tier 3
The real estate team at Herrington Carmichael LLP is noted for its broad expertise in property finance and development schemes. Liz Hailey leads the practice out of the Farnborough office, regularly assisting tenants, landlords, investors, and lenders. Tim Hardesty and Rachel Duncan are key names within the group. Hardesty has broad expertise in residential development projects and land acquisitions, while Duncan exhibits vast knowledge of the leasing of investment properties.Practice head(s):
Liz Hailey
Other key lawyers:
Tim Hardesty; Daniel York; Rachel Duncan; Anna Svensson
Testimonials
‘They have always made me feel like they are on my side by taking the time to listen and chat.’
Key clients
Grundon Waste Management
Metro Bank
National Westminster
Work highlights
Real estate > Property litigation Tier 4
Based in Farnborough, Stephen Baker heads the real estate litigation team at Herrington Carmichael LLP. Notable members of the team include Frankie Tierney and Edward Jones. Tierney is a seasoned litigator with a wealth of experience handling dilapidation claims and restrictive covenant issues, while Jones is noted for his skills with advising on boundary disputes and rent reviews.Practice head(s):
Stephen Baker
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Edward Jones is always looking for innovative ways to deliver advice.’
‘They were honesty and thought. They offered well considered solutions.’
‘Frankie Tierney is very efficient and pleasant to work with. She really fights on behalf of her clients.’