Singled out for its ‘outstanding knowledge and customer service’, the corporate and commercial team at Butcher & Barlow LLP stands out for its expertise in the healthcare sector, regularly advising clients on employee share schemes. A mix of SMEs, corporates and individuals turn to the team for its ability to advise on the full scope of transactions. Practice head Justin Kelly handles asset sales and purchases, share sales and purchases and general commercial contracts for a diverse roster of clients.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The service was outstanding and delivered in a very professional manner.'

  • ‘Jonathan Aldersley has been my main point of contact in dealing with company business. I have found him to be very professional and knowledgeable.'

  • ‘The team offer a wide range of services and are very quick in turning round time sensitive projects and deliver them to a very high standard.’

  • ‘We always recommend Jonathan Aldersley to our clients who require commercial legal advice whether it is dealing with purchasing or selling their business, leases or raising finance.’

  • ‘They communicate well and the work is of a high standard.'

  • ‘The lead partner Justin Kelly speaks in plain english and delivers what he promises.’

  • ‘I felt Tom Newman went above and beyond to ensure we fully understood each and every stage of the process and in a way, from a first time seller point of view, simplistic.'

  • ‘Outstanding knowledge and customer service and delivery. Consistent service through all departments.'

Key clients

  • Joseph Holt Brewery
  • Depledge Strategic Wealth Management
  • Law Distribution
  • Fords of Winsford
  • P & H Evans Ltd
  • London Stone Paving Limited
  • ABC Digital
  • K Steels Limited
  • Nipro Limited
  • Environmental Essentials UK Ltd
  • DTE Accountants
  • Kris Motor Spares
  • GITI Tire (UK) Limited
  • Elixir Software Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised a technology company on establishment of an Employee Benefit Trust.
  • Advised a professional league football club on a substantial share re-structure.
  • Acted on behalf of an Employee Ownership Trust in the acquisition of shareholding in the trading company.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Justin Kelly

Other key lawyers

Tom Newman, Jonathan Aldersley