James Conduit
Sills & Betteridge LLP
Sills & Betteridge LLP
Client SatisfactionRecently engaged in insolvency restructuring, Sills & Betteridge LLP enjoys a strong reputation in the agri-business, financial services, healthcare, and retail sectors. Praised as ‘exceptional with his knowledge’, James Conduit oversees the practice, and his broad caseload encompasses corporate finance, M&A, as well as share and assets sales and purchases. Euan McLaughlin is regarded in the engineering sector and is well-informed on commercial contracts, including joint venture agreements. All of the individuals that have been mentioned are located in Lincoln.
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Testimonials
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- ‘We have enjoyed working with Sills and Betteridge over the past few years on a range of business acquisitions that we have undertaken with their legal support.'
- 'All of our transactions have progressed smoothly and contracts have been drafted in a suitable succinct and tailor made approach, covering our requirements fully, rather than in an 'off the peg' documentation with endless revisions of non-relevant elements. ’
- ‘The team were great all through the acquisition process and our contact James Conduit was always on hand to help where needed. From the minute you walked into the Lincoln office you felt as though you were being looked after by professionals who cared.’
- ‘James Conduit was exceptional with his knowledge, commitment, and very honest advice. Although he made it clear that I was the client and ultimately my choices mattered and were paramount, he would give me all the evidence clearly and concisely so that I could make very informed choices and decisions.'
- ‘James Conduit has been our main contact at Sills and Betteridge for a number of years, and he and his team have assisted us in a number of significant commercial transactions for the business. James has understood our requirements clearly and communication has been excellent at all times.'
- 'I can't recommend James Conduit highly enough.'
- ‘Euan McLaughlin is relentless.’
- ‘Euan McLaughlin is always available and on point.’
Key clients
- Active8 Managed Technologies Limited
- Ballet Makers Europe Limited
- Beaphar BV
- Chandlers (Farm Machinery) Limited
- Clydesdale Bank PLC
- Hemswell Estates Limited
- HFL Financial Advisers
- Lincoln College Group
- Micronclean Limited
- NerG Ltd/ NERG Holdings Ltd
- Omex Agriculture Limited
- SHD Group
- Sleeping Disorders Centre Group
- The Burdens Group
- Turnbull & Co Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Hawkins Electrical on their sale to RSK Environment Ltd.
- Advised the buyer in an MBO of Bio 8 Ltd.
- Advised Chandlers (Farm Equipment) Limited on its acquisition of the business and assets of Ross Farm Machinery.
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James Conduit