The ‘first class’ offering at Swinburne Maddison LLP spans the full range of corporate and commercial matters including M&A, enterprise management, corporate reorganisations, and general corporate finance. Private equity and venture capital are further core specialisms for the Durham-based team, which frequently advises regional funds and family investment companies on equity investments; Alex Wilby is a key contact for such instructions. Transactional expert and ‘exceptional corporate solicitor’ Martyn Tennant heads the overall practice and takes point on corporate restructuring mandates. Corporate finance specialist Craig Malarkey is recommended for his experience advising SME clients on solvent restructures, management buy-ins, and general M&A.

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Testimonials

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‘Working with Craig Malarkey is a joy. Craig is very pragmatic and clients find him very friendly and good to work with. Craig and his team have a great reputation in the Northern market. ’
‘The team are extremely passionate about a clients' affairs - and are always looking after their best interests. The team provides a first-class level of corporate and commercial advice.’
'We would have no hesitation in recommending Martyn Tennant, Craig Malarky, or Alex Wilby to any potential clients who require advice on a wide variety of issues.’
‘The team is down to earth, but very knowledgeable. They can communicate complex ideas to clients in a simple manner.'
‘Alex Wilby has always been excellent with us and our clients. He is always on hand to offer expert opinion and provide a sounding board, which is invaluable when we are working on a project with a client, but haven't quite figured out the exact direction it is going to take yet.'
'Their corporate team has a vast amount of knowledge and experience and has assisted me with a number of deals over the years.'
‘The Swinburne Maddison corporate and commercial team provides the most high quality and professional service that I have ever encountered, anywhere, in my 25 years in business. I would recommend them, without reservation. ’
‘Martyn Tennant is an exceptional corporate solicitor. He understands business as well as the law and combines the two brilliantly into clear, concise advice and detailed insight into the deal.’

Key clients

Durham Cathedral
The Esh Group
Atom Bank plc
Hargreaves Services plc
Sirius Engineering Limited
Beyond Housing Limited
Handelsbanken plc
The Enquire Learning Trust
Drywall Solutions UK
Hadrian Technology Limited
St John’s College, Durham
Teescraft Engineering Limited
Maven Capital Partners
Ocucon Limited
Singletrack Systems Limited
Howarth Litchfield Partnership Limited
Elddis Transport (Consett) Limited
Land Technologies Ltd
Co. Durham Land LLP
The Auckland Project
Metatech Limited
Silent Games Ltd
Seriös Group Limited
Peridot Partners Limited
Pantheon Macroeconomic Ltd
Savannah Group Limited
Amberstone Security Group Limited
MTrec Limited
Mechplant (North East) Limited
Education World Limited
The Gibside Hotel Limited
The Beamish Park Hotel Limited
Sphera Limited
Opencast Software Europe Limited
Argenbright Group LLC
Lyceum Capital Property Partners Ltd
National Print Solutions Group Limited
Atkinson Print Limited
Countrywide Property Group Holdings Limited
Mercia Asset Management PLC
P&S Medical Professionals Limited
John Wade (Holdings) Limited
Quorum Development Limited
Leo Vegas plc
Hodgson Fish Holdings Limited
Aurora Home Care Ltd

Work highlights

Advised John Wade (Holdings) Limited in connection with the sale of the entire issued share capital of John Wade Transport Limited and Stonegrave Aggregates Limited.
Advised Leo Vegas plc (Bet MGM) on the launch of their new online sports betting brand ‘Bet MGM’ through various European sponsorship agreements to include those with Premier League Football Clubs, PDC and the Premier League Darts broadcasted on Sky Sports.
Advised Maven Capital Partners UK LLP on its follow on, Series D, investment into Pragmatic Semiconductor Limited as part of a £180m fundraise with other co-investors.