England - North West • Corporate and commercial
Clarke Willmott LLP
The corporate and commercial team at Clarke Willmott LLP acts for buyers, sellers, investors and management teams across several industries such as technology, financial services, healthcare and renewable energy. Ed Foulkes works on M&A, investments, joint ventures and co-heads the practice with transactional expert Simon Thomas. Barry Riley is well-versed in corporate governance, shareholder restructurings and company law advisory matters.
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Testimonials
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‘They are highly competent and efficient with specialist insights and respond rapidly so don't need constant chasing, unlike many other solicitors! They have an excellent personal service with a key contact but if not available others seem to be really well briefed to assist.’
‘We have dealt with Ed Foulkes previously - he maintained the excellent standards and prompt attention to our deadlines and issues. Prompt and efficient - an excellent, highly competent and patient service.’
‘Their processes are streamlined and easy to follow, all their teams are exceptional - practical and personable but tough and direct when they need to be. We have built good relationships with the partners and associates and feel that they are all professional, approachable and understanding.
‘The biggest positive is their approach; at no time did we feel intimidated by legal jargon or extensive protocols. They supported us through difficult processes, spent time explaining the connotations of various decisions and were readily available when we needed advice.'
‘Well organised, and pragmatic.’
‘Ed Foulkes has a calm and measured approach to problem solving and getting deals across the line.’
Key clients
- Mosley & Jarman Ltd
- Clipeum IT Limited
- Horatio Finance (Guernsey) Limited
- Apollo Wealth Management Limited
- James Rust and family
- RWA Financial
- BB Legal
- Sheet Anchor Evolve Limited
- Brightstart Day Nursery Group Limited
- Hilton Scott and Partners Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Balmoral Asset Management Limited on its sale to the Progeny Group.
- Acted for Evolve Estates on its acquisition of The Grosvenor Centre, Northampton from the Reassure Group.
- Acted for the majority shareholder in relation to the sale of his shares in CPS Building Services Limited to Carp Bidco Limited, a buyout vehicle formed by HIG Capital.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ed Foulkes, Simon Thomas