Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP advises companies in the retail, leisure, financial services and energy sectors on regional and national level corporate and commercial mandates. Head of the corporate team Ben Butler advises banks and private equity companies on its own funding options and investments into companies. Experienced corporate finance practitioner Robert Phillips focuses on working with shareholders and companies on growth plans through private equity investments. With the support of managing associate David Ridley, Philips also works on the acquisition and sale of entire share capitals for a range of clients which includes charities and shareholders. Simon Watts is the key contact for private equity real estate transactions, company acquisitions in the engineering and manufacturing space, and international transactions involving US companies. Legal director Iain Pritty specialises in assisting clients with setting up corporate joint ventures, while Stacey Hall and managing associate Oliver Rickett are key names to note.