Jasmin Taylor
Blake Morgan LLPBlake Morgan LLP houses a strong team in Southampton, which includes Stephen Archibald, Gemma Spiceley, and Mathew Wilson. Archibold has a range of experience advising clients across different sectors including the technology, financial services, and recruitment spaces; Spiceley focuses on the acquisition and disposal of private companies; and Wilson routinely advises on M&A, joint ventures, and private equity investments. Jasmin Taylor is also noted for her assistance with various corporate matters, including shareholder agreements and restructurings. The team regularly acts for corporates, shareholders, and directors. The practice is led by Simon Staples in Reading. James Hawkeswood left the firm in May 2023.
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Testimonials
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- 'Highly experienced partner-led service delivery. Flexible and commercial. City-quality advice.'
- 'Stephen Archibald is an outstanding corporate lawyer, with a wealth of experience across public and private markets. His approach is a personalised one, adapting to the customer's requirements and preferences, always thinking ahead to the next phase of work on a project.'
Key clients
- Utilita Group Limited
- Argentis Group Limited
- Applerigg
- Gresham Technologies plc
- DEKRA UK
- Hardide plc
- Ridgecrest plc
- Vocational Training Charitable Trust
- Carrington West
- Compass Recruitment Solutions
- Judges Scientific Plc
Work highlights
- Advised on the restructuring of a business in the UK and Australia as well as advised a the cross-border merger.
- Advised Vocational Training Charitable Trust on the purchase of the entire issued share capital of The Skills Group Ltd and its subsidiary.
- Advised on the management buy-out of The Artisan Travel Group Ltd.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Gemma Spiceley
Blake Morgan LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Simon Staples