Recently handling corporate governance M&A, refinancing, and restructuring, Geldards LLP is knowledgeable of bespoke IT supply and resale arrangements, framework manufacturing agreements, as well as outsourcing agreements. Leading the firm’s corporate practice, Debra Martin splits her time between Derby and Nottingham and specialises in employee ownership trusts, private equity, and venture capital matters. In Derby, Jamie Goldberg oversees the firm’s commercial and sports team, he is a key port of call for high-profile athletes on image rights licenses, as well as sponsorship and endorsement agreements. In Nottingham, Jenny Chatten spearheads the firm’s banking department and is knowledgeable of the franchising and healthcare sectors, while Derby-based Manjot Shokar is another key team member.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The team is very good at responding to queries about any contracts or commercial matters.'
‘A personal and professional service, they are capable of meeting the needs of international clients.’
‘Extremely knowledgeable and adaptable.’
- ‘Jamie Goldberg is excellent as a commercial lawyer. He completely understands our business and so can anticipate any potential areas of concern when we are drafting contracts. His years of experience in sports contracts and general commercial savvy is rare to find in just any law firm.'
Key clients
- The Bama Companies, Inc
- Sunridge Partners
- EMB-Group Limited
- Woodberry Packaging Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of JDM Food Group on its merger with US ingredients company Henry Broch Foods through new parent company Jardins and Broch.
- Advising the trustees of the Rocketmill EOT on their duties and responsibilities following share sales.
- Advising a consortium of US investors on the sale of their minority interest in Plymouth Argyle Football Club to its controlling shareholder.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Debra Martin, Jamie Goldberg