Weightmans LLP‘s team has an impressive range of corporate and commercial capabilities, handling M&A, management buyouts, equity investments, reorganisations, contracts and licensing agreements. The firm has a notable roster of clients in the healthcare sector, as well as a strong mix of corporates, funds, and financial institutions. Claire McCracken leads the team and is noted for her far-reaching practice that includes M&A, PE and general corporate work, often on an multi-national scale. Nicola Gonnella is the lead on commercial instructions and is particularly valued for her tech and sport expertise.
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‘Having worked mainly with the Glasgow team, I have found them all to be switched on and focused on the task at hand.’
‘Claire McCracken has been lead partner on recent deals and she has always shown a clear focus on getting deals over the line, being pragmatic about issues as they arise, and often key to resolving things. We like her approach to negotiating and her understanding of what we need from a deal. Having support from the national team, gives us confidence that we have all the expertise we need.'
Key clients
- Open University
- Apadmi Limited
- Mercarto Limited and Mercarto Enterprise
- NHS
- AutoTek 21 Limited
- Pendula Solutions
- Aphex Software Limited
- BJSS
- Studio Messa PTY Limited
- Westlab Limited
Work highlights
- Instructed by Dentex in relation to dental practice acquisitions.
- Instructed by Bestway National Chemists Limited (Well) on multiple pharmacy acquisitions for former Lloyds Pharmacy pharmacies.
Lawyers
Practice head
Claire McCracken
Other key lawyers
Nicola Gonnella