Bellwether Green provides a ‘first-class service’ to a multitude of industry players and private equity houses across a range of sectors, with a broad corporate and commercial offering that spans management and employee buyouts, mergers and de-mergers, and employee ownership trust transfers. As an ’outstanding example of a strong corporate lawyer’, team lead and firm co-founder April Bingham ‘has built a solid practice with a demonstrable list of quality deals’, with notable activity handling M&A and PE transactions in the energy, engineering, and food and drink sectors. Stephanie Farrell focuses on corporate instructions for SMEs and is key adviser on start-up and capital raising mandates.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is engaging and approachable, providing prompt replies to queries and quick turnaround of documents. They punch well above their weight.’

  • ‘April Bingham is sharp and focused on delivering for her clients but does so with a manner which is both pleasant and agreeable. I would have no hesitation is recommending April to to others, something which I have already done.'

  • ‘April Bingham's responsiveness, ability to quickly understand commercial issues and propose practical, high-quality solutions was excellent. A trusted partner through my transaction.’

  • ‘All the people in the company I worked with provided a first class service. April Bingham was my main contact and I cannot praise her enough. Stephanie Farrell was also very involved in proceedings.'

  • ‘The corporate team have a strong presence in the SME deals market and always provide a balanced and highly commercial approach.’

  • ‘April Bingham is an outstanding example of a strong corporate lawyer who has built a solid practice with a demonstrable list of quality deals.’

  • ‘We found the breadth of knowledge outstanding in relation to all areas of our business sale . There did not seem to be any areas where the partners could not respond with our queries.'

  • ‘April Bingham and her team go above and beyond to ensure that even the most dry corporate documents are fully explained and understood. They approach all tasks with professionalism and warmth, they really care about helping their customer achieve their goals. I cannot recommend Bellwether Green highly enough, they are always available and have been critical in ensuring our projects move seamlessly to conclusion.’

Key clients

  • Barenbrug
  • Nevis Capital LLP
  • Next Fifteen Communication Group Plc
  • Helensburgh Toyota Motor Group
  • R & W Scott Group
  • Clyde Property Limited
  • Castlebay Investment Partners
  • Martin Precision Limited
  • Orkney Crab Limited
  • Mellex Group

Work highlights

  • Acted on the sale of the entire issued share capital of Dieselec Holdings Limited from Nevis Capital LLP and others to Flogas Britain Limited, part of DCC PLC.
  • Acted on the purchase of the entire issued share capital of Feurach Holdings Limited and its subsidiaries Watson Seeds Limited, Seed Logistics Limited and GroGreen Ltd, to Barenbrug U.K. Limited, part of The Royal Barenbrug Group, headquartered in the Netherlands.
  • Acting for Orkney Crab Limited on the purchase of business and assets from the Administrators of the Orkney Fisherman’s Society.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

April Bingham

Other key lawyers

Stephanie Farrell