The corporate and commercial team at Trethowans LLP is co-led by Nick Gent, Lucy Gleisner, and Jon Stickland. Gent advises on a range of corporate matters, including shareholder agreements, joint ventures, and the sale of private companies; Gleisner has extensive experience with mergers and acquisitions; and, considered to be ‘one of the brightest lawyers in his field’, Stickland regularly handles commercial contracts and outsourcing agreements. Jamie Earley and Louise Thompson are also core members of the team. Earley routinely acts for clients within the technology sector, while Thompson focuses on commercial and data protection matters.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Louise Thompson assisted my firm during a key transitional period and provided excellent support and advice.'

  • ‘Louise Thompson is knowledgeable in the transport and data protection sectors. She provides excellent pragmatic service.’

  • ‘A strong team with a good understanding of IT. They are able to bring a pragmatic and truly informed approach to discussions.’

  • ‘Julian Hamblin clearly has a wealth of experience. He has taken the time to build strong relationships with the key stakeholders.’

  • 'Jon Stickland is one of the brightest lawyers in his field.'

  • 'Julian Hamblin is excellent in his field of IP and IT.'

  • 'The attention to detail of the team at Trethowans is second to none. We are constantly impressed with their commitment, care, and commerciality.'

  • 'Jamie Earley is a highly talented lawyer who punches well above his weight. Nick Gent is fantastic.'

Key clients

  • Just Develop It Limited
  • Shareholders of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Limited
  • Tiger Communications
  • The MCG Group Holdings Limited
  • Mark Allen Holdings Limited
  • Betting Shop Services Limited
  • Britvic
  • Bacardi-Martini
  • Carnival
  • Jewson/STARK
  • Stannah Stairlifts
  • Caspian One Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Britvic on a replacement agreement for transport planning and logistics services.
  • Advised the shareholders of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee Limited on the sale of the entire issued share capital in the company.
  • Acting on Just Develop It Limited’s acquisition of Total Security Limited.

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.

Nick Gent, Lucy Gleisner, Jon Stickland

Other key lawyers

Jamie Earley, Louise Thompson, Jonathan Sherman, Julian Hamblin