England - London • Corporate and commercial
Squire Patton Boggs
Standing out for its sector strength, international network, and diverse client roster, the ‘commercially astute and hardworking team’ at Squire Patton Boggs is regularly engaged on the full range of mid-market transactions across multiple sectors. The team is led by Paris-based Tony Reed and Mark Yeo, the EMEA-lead for the firm’s healthcare group and the global sports M&A practice, whose practice covers joint ventures, M&A, VC, and private equity matters. , James McKay, head of the industrials M&A team, works closely with corporate finance firms, public and private companies and investment banks on M&A deals. Tim Stead specialises in buy-side transactions, while Jane Haxby is a ’hugely experienced’ adviser to both public and private companies on corporate finance matters, namely concerning M&A and takeovers. Jonathan Jones is European managing partner, and Charles Leeming – an expert in private capital corporate work – advises on joint ventures, carve-outs and M&A, working with a host of both owner-managers and PLCs.
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Testimonials
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‘Deep understanding of different sectors and live intel on what else is going on in the space.’
‘Ben Squires stays closer to the detail than partners at most legal firms. He is extremely commercial and has a superior ability to delineate between what is and isn't important on a transaction and focuses resource accordingly to drive value. He is highly responsive and attentive to client needs.’
‘Compared to other firms and teams I have worked with I have found SPB as much of a partner in the transaction as an advisor. They were more responsive and agile in their support and had a deep knowledge of the sector and took the time to research.’
‘Tim Stead more than worked on the transaction, he was determined to make it a success. We quickly felt we were in capable hands and were able to trust him to negotiate on the shareholder's behalf. We have no hesitation in recommending him to other management teams and have done many times. James Pascoe constantly surprised us with his capability although it was early in his career. We were happy to follow his advice and he was always reliable to deliver to our demanding timescales. He received many compliments from our internal counsel and members of the management team.’
‘A very commercially astute and hardworking team.’
‘Ben Squires is exceptional; very calm and composed. He is commercial and hardworking.’
‘The UK team we have engaged has been extremely capable, offers great global reach and the ability to leverage resources and special skills. They also have great negotiation skills. Jane Haxby is excellent. She is hugely experienced, knowledgeable, professional and client focused.’
‘The team is responsive and highly commercial. It feels like we get good engagement at all levels of seniority. Paul Mann and Ben Squires remain engaged and available throughout our engagements. They are pragmatic and commercial individuals as well as being well plugged into the market.’
Key clients
- Inflexion Private Equity Partners Llp
- Live Nation Entertainment
- Coats Group Plc
- Cazoo
- Synthomer Plc
- Edf Energy Renewables
- Homeserve Plc
- Grafton Group Plc
- Lucite International
- Polypipe Group Plc
Work highlights
- Advising AnyVan, alongside GP Bullhound as exclusive financial advisor, on its buy-out by Vitruvian private equity.
- Advising management shareholders on the £365,000,000 buy-out of the Six Nations backed by CVC private equity.
- Advising the shareholders of Cashel Compliance, holding company of Waystone Governance, formerly DMS Governance, on the sale to Montagu private equity.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Tony Reed, Mark Yeo