England - South East • Corporate and commercial
VWV
The ‘personable and understanding’ team at VWV assists a diverse client roster of technology companies, health tech startups, and GP provider companies with mergers and takeovers, in addition to corporate financing matters. Richard Phillips leads the team from Watford with his broad expertise in corporate governance work within the life science and healthcare sectors. Emma Cameron frequently represents high-net-worth individuals and banks on business acquisitions and fundraisings within the technology sector, and Paul Gershlick is particularly experienced in handling commercial issues within the pharmaceuticals sector.
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Testimonials
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‘The corporate team are very easy to work with. They give practical advice, bearing in mind both the commercial and legal ramifications. They explain legal concepts clearly in plain English and follow clients' instructions rather than trying to needlessly 'point score' against the other side.’
‘Emma Cameron, Richard Phillips and Samantha Chaney are easy to get on with and a pleasure to work with. They put clients' minds at ease rather than adding to stress levels. Their advice is practical without ignoring the legal minutiae.’
‘I have found them very knowledgeable within my area and hence have a great deal of confidence in their advice. I have used the VWV team for a number of projects over the years, a lot of contracts but also advice on competition law, GDPR etc. The team are able to provide an expert for every situation that I have requested and their internal communication is very well joined up.’
‘I like to use them as I get fast access to the people I need and quick resolutions. They have always been able to understand and accommodate my urgent requests.'
‘Responsive, personable and understanding to the needs of our unique situation and size. We like their human approach.’
‘Their friendliness and detailed knowledge of our practice and to be available when needed for urgent advice.’
‘We deal mainly with Emma Cameron and have done for many years. She is always available to help and has helped us through the growth of our firm over the years and has always dealt with us in a friendly efficient way being there when required to advise us correctly.’
Key clients
- Altacor
- ArtiCAD Limited
- Austin (GB) Limited
- British Science Association
- Cleantec Services Limited
- Custom Pharma Services
- Draupnir
- Durbin PLC
- ESRI (UK) Limited
- European Healthcare Group plc
- Flynn Pharma Limited
- Fresche Solutions Inc
- Green and Fortune
- Ikue Limited
- Inresa
- Institute of Cancer Research
- National Pharmacy Association
- Oakman Inns and Restaurants Limited
- Pinknews Media Ltd
- Porcelanosa Group Limited
- Santander UK plc
- Sigma Pharmaceuticals PLC
- Storm Technologies Limited
- SwipeStation Limited / Clock Limited
- Teleta
- The Occupational Psychology Centre
- TM Robotics
- Torbay Pharmaceuticals
- Uniphar
Work highlights
- Acted on the sale of the entire issued share capital of the clients' company, Pharmasure Limited, to IBSA Institut Biochimique SA.
- Advised St. Francis College Trust on the transaction that led to St Francis' College, in Hertfordshire, becoming part of the Inspired Learning Group.
- Acted on the sale of Sensory Dimensions Limited to SAM Sensory and Consumer Research, part of the Eurofins network of companies.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Richard Phillips