England - North West • Corporate and commercial

Brabners LLP

Noted for its focus on mid-market work, the team at Brabners LLP is well-versed in all manner of corporate work including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, group reorganisations, insolvency and employee ownership transitions. On the commercial side, contracts, e-commerce and data protection matters are all key workflows. Corporate lawyer Mark Rathbone co-heads the practice alongside healthcare regulatory specialist Richard Hough, who advises on outsourcing and franchising matters. Nicola Lomas acts for NHS and private dental practices, while Colin Bell regularly deals with IP matters. Other names to note include David Maples, who advises charities and social enterprises on governance and constitutional issues; Victoria Trigwell, well-versed in issues relating to IT services agreements, agency and distribution; and Daniel Hayhurst, who focuses on transactional matters.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘In an age where firms are keen to funnel you through their internal processes, Brabners have found a way to still deliver expert advice but in a highly personal way. The corporate and commercial team cut to the chase and write in plain English.’

  • ‘Daniel Hayhurst is a bright spark who is always on. His knowledge of corporate is immense.'

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Key clients

  • Human Recognition Systems (HRS)
  • Peel Ports Group

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Work highlights

  • Advised the shareholders of CRP Subsea Holdings Ltd on their sale to Advanced Innergy Solutions.
  • Acted for the Commonwealth Games Federation on a number of matters including their relationship with a sports marketing and entertainment agency.

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