England - South East • Corporate and commercial
In Guildford, the team at Stevens & Bolton LLP has a full-service commercial offering, which handles contract negotiations, transactional work, advisory issues and regulatory matters in key sectors including the retail, hospitality, life sciences and healthcare and finance industries. The corporate team, led by Joe Bedford, regularly advises public and private companies on M&A strategies and is reputable in the management advisory space. Commercial lead Beverley Flynn advises on contracts and procurement, IT and data protection matters. Richard Baxter specialises in M&A, corporate restructuring and governance issues, while Keith Syson has expertise in all aspects of company law and acts as the led partner for private equity and management advisory transactions. Cross-border M&A specialist Nick Atkins and James Waddell are other key lawyers. Jonathan Steele joined from Charles Russell Speechlys LLP in May 2023.
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Partner dealing with a wide range of corporate, corporate finance and related regulatory work, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance, reorganisations, joint ventures and corporate governance issues. Sector experience includes TMT, outsourcing (including catering and hospitality) and renewable energy, and Richard's clients range from major international groups to entrepreneurs.
Senior Partner dealing with general corporate matters for public and private companies including mergers and acquisitions, MBIs, MBOs, joint ventures, demergers, business angel investment; particular interest in owner-managed businesses and private equity transactions.
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Partner and head of commercial and technology, and data protection. Dealing with major commercial contracts, outsourcing, agency and distribution, e-commerce, data protection and freedom of information Act. Sectors include health, IT, manufacturing, vehicles and renewables. Frequently supports in-house teams and has in-house experience.
Managing partner of the firm. As a corporate partner, James dealt with a wide range of corporate, corporate finance and related regulatory work, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, private equity transactions, joint ventures and corporate governance issues. He acted for some of the firm’s larger corporate clients as well as the owners of high growth companies across a number of sectors, from incorporation through to exit. His sector experience includes technology, financial services and outsourcing/distribution.
Next Generation Partners
Partner advising on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and growth capital work. Member of the firm’s international practice group, and is closely involved with many of the firm’s close international relationships, including in Iberia, Germany, US, Belgium and Singapore.
Corporate transactional specialist, offering expert advice on a wide spectrum of matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate investments and restructurings.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joe Bedford, Beverley Flynn