Ashtons Legal joins the ranking this year having recruited Nick Palmer from Mishcon de Reya LLP in early 2024. Palmer advises companies on corporate transactions, in particular business sales and acquisition and is experienced working with both established companies and start-ups. He spearheads the firm's efforts to serve local SMEs and owner-managed businesses, building on the firm's strong presence in key sectors, among them technology, care homes, banking, and education.
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