The Guildford-based firm Stevens & Bolton LLP is turned to by a host of hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars, casual dining operators and leisure businesses, as well as suppliers and investors. Helen Wheddon leads the team and focuses on commercial property disputes and advice. Nicola Broadhurst is noted for her ‘exceptional’ work advising both franchisors and franchisees on wide range of issues, including the setup of franchise networks and franchise agreements. Kerry Garcia boasts expertise in strategic HR issues, as well as contentious and non-contentious employment matters. Other key figures include David Steinberg, who advises on restructuring and insolvency.
Testimonials
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‘We have been employing S&B for number of years and have found their work / attitude to be very good. They are capable of providing good advice on the different legal issues that arise within our business. This includes planning, litigation and property. ’
‘The main members of S&B staff we have contact with are Helen Wheddon and Jonathan Cope. Both have shown a real interest in our business as we get involved in unusual litigation / liability cases. They always make themselves available for meetings both in their offices or on Teams. ’
‘They are a very strong, extremely knowledgeable team. Well established in their field and you are always assured they will deliver the required result.’
‘Nicola Broadhurst - her exceptional advice, extremely knowledgeable and a very warm but professional approach.’
‘Creative problem solving. Understand the clients need to balance legal with other risk.’
‘Pragmatic problem solving, proactivity in management and clear communication.’
‘Stevens & Bolton offer a partner-led experience. They are competitive on fees.'
‘Andrew Dodds is our main contact. He has great technical knowledge and is always fully involved on the deals.’
Key clients
- The Big Table Group Ltd
- Caravan Club Ltd
- Change Please CIC
- Esquires Coffee Ltd
- Fuller Smith & Turner plc
- Kuoni Travel
- Lasdun
- Papa John’s GB Ltd
- Papa John’s International LLC
- Pepe’s Piri Piri
- Spiritmen Ltd
- Time Group Holdings Ltd
- Romansleigh Developments Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Silent Pool Distillers, on its acquisition by William Grant & Sons.
- Advising Alvarez & Marsal on the administrations of Time Group Holdings Ltd and Romansleigh Developments Ltd.
- Advising the Caravan Club on the expansion of its existing caravan site at Sandringham.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Helen Wheddon