Led by M&A expert Adam Jones, Birketts LLP‘s corporate team in Chelmsford offers ’sensible commercial advice within a sound legal framework’, and is geared to handle the full range of complex and high-value acquisition and disposal work. Rafael Ruiz leads corporate team, which operates across the firm’s five offices, as well as the firm’s competition law team, and is well versed in advising investors and corporates on domestic and international transactions. Caroline Nicholls advises on an array of corporate matters, such as acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and capital market listings. Heidi Bond is noted for her transactional work, with specialist knowledge of the corporate aspects of employee ownership transactions. Corporate M&A expert Alex Forwood is also recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘They are capable of dealing with complex situations in a time-saving manner with a team of professionals which cover most disciplines. I have always felt that they are a quality entity and that the advice they give is spot-on.’
‘I have mostly dealt with Caroline Nichols and Sabina Rooney over a complex sale of a business. They were ahead of the game with dealing with other firms of solicitors. Both of these two individuals are true professionals, and I feel relaxed when dealing with complex issues with these two people involved.’
‘Sensible commercial advice within a sound legal framework. Understanding that the deal is the key issue rather than scoring petty legal points.’
‘Our main point of contact was Alex Forwood. He showed a lot of common sense in balancing legal and commercial needs as well as making himself available to push the deal through.'

Key clients

Atalian Servest
Investec Investments (UK) Limited
Investec Bank plc
HHB Communications Limited
Commcise Software
Excess Baggage Group
The Reddington Group
Hydro International Limited
Interflex
Airtask Group/Directflight
Granarolo SpA & Group
Commodity Centre Group
YFM Private Equity
M.W. Beer & Co Limited
CLP Aromas
Autoprotect
Aston Barclay
D-Fly Hyperscooter Limited
Prestige Outdoor UK Limited
XP Factory PLC

Work highlights

Advised Atalian Servest on its acquisition of the Incentive FM group in the facilities management sector.
Advised the shareholders of Hoppings Softwood Products PLC on the sale of the company to IBMG.
Advised the owners on their sale of FGD Solutions Limited.