England - East Midlands • Corporate and commercial
HCR Hewitsons
‘Exceptionally knowledgeable across multiple topics’, HCR Hewitsons advises across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial matters, with a niche in IP, IT and commercial contracts, and particular knowledge of the health and social care sectors. David Browne advises on mergers, disposals, acquisitions and group reorganisations. Neil Harpham has over 25 years' experience in company and business acquisitions and disposals, group reorganisations, representing both public and private companies from start-ups to publicly traded multinational corporations. Previously head of corporate at DFA Law, David Davies joined in September 2022 and brings his prior experience working in Central and Eastern Europe to cross-border transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team are exceptionally knowledgeable across multiple topics and their speed of response is always second to none.'
- 'The individuals I have dealt with at Hewitsons are always personable, responsive, understanding and inquisitive. They are also pragmatic when required.'
- 'The corporate team, specifically David Davies, have provided good detailed advice on some challenging tax led structures. The team on the whole are well briefed, and so it makes little difference who replies to questions / queries. As always, I look for London quality advice in the provincial firms and HCR fulfill this requirement entirely.'
- 'David Davies in particular has knowledge of structures that may in some circumstances be a challenge for non-specialised corporate lawyers. This makes David and HCR a prime choice. David ensures that work is completed at the earliest possible opportunity, and with the work being close to the intended structure on first draft. This only comes with an exceptional depth of knowledge.'
- 'Neil Harpham was superb.'
- 'David Browne: He uses his intimate knowledge of our business acquired over many years to provide sound, realistic and measured legal advice.'
- 'Very responsive and prompt with work, particularly when timescales and project deadlines are approaching. This level of responsiveness was extremely reassuring and provides a positive, engaging and pleasant client experience. Good communication within the firm across different teams.'
Key clients
- Perrys Motor Sales Limited
- Medigold Health Consultancy Limited
- Anglotech Group Holdings Limited
- Anglotech Solutions
- Limited
- Hi-Force Limited
- Biogen (UK) Limited
- Homes England
- Fencor Packaging Group Limited
- AA Thornton IP LLP
- A.A. Thornton & Co
Work highlights
- Advised Northamptonshire Sport on a commercial collaboration for the build, design and operation of a brand new mountain bike park, converted from a previous golf course.
- Acting for the shareholders on the sale of their shares in Trustee Limited and Trustee Matters Limited to Swiss-based company Zedra.
- Advised a client on the conversion of the partnership into a limited liability partnership.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Browne