GBH Law Limited fields a ‘highly professional’, niche corporate and commercial team, advising owner managed SMEs, independent schools and professional practices. The team is led by the ’experienced, knowledgeable and pragmatic’, Denise Herrington and Kate Doody, described as ‘attentive’ and ’efficient’. The practice is based in Godalming, Surrey.
Testimonials
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‘The team have a unique ability to get to the crux of the issue and talk in clear, concise, non-legal speak when advising clients.’
‘Kate Doody is excellent at assisting clients with achieving their goals and working collaboratively alongside clients and other professionals.’
‘I have known Denise Herrington for 25 years and, in my opinion, she is a lawyer with a strong understanding of business. This gives me comfort that she understands the context within which I am operating. In my experience, GBH hires lawyers who have a similar approach.’
‘In addition to Denise Herrington, her fellow-director Kate Doody is a stand-out individual. Her knowledge of her speciality is impressive. She works fast but whilst retaining attention to detail. She has a very pleasant demeanor but can be tough when needed.’
‘Kate Doody provides excellent service. She is attentive, efficient, turns around documentation quickly, personable, provides excellent advice both verbally and written.’
‘We worked primarily with Denise Herrington. She is very experienced, knowledgeable and pragmatic. She was excellent when teasing out knotty subjects but very good.’
‘A highly professional team providing a really personal service that has given my charity huge comfort and support.’
‘The personal connection enabled by the GBH values and working style, along with the high quality of everything that was done, meant that the support provided was immensely valuable.’
Key clients
- Wise and Co LLP
- Glen Heavens (Shareholder in Synergy Aviation Limited)
- Mountfitchet Group
- Condor Gold Plc
- Shareholders in Trichord Limited
- UIA (Insurance) Limited
- The Martlets Hospice Limited
- Shareholders of Audio Inventions Limited
- Menzies LLP
- Maitland QS
Work highlights
- Advised the four owners of regional accounting practice Wise and Co on the sale of its business to Shaw Gibbs LLP in a transaction that completed in March 2023.
- Advised on the sale of the UK arm of Tonic Studios Ltd to US company Nicole Craft Brands LLC, including dealing with complicated property arrangements and linking it with the simultaneous sale of its US and Hong Kong registered subsidiaries.
- Advised the shareholders of Audio Inventions Limited on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Buffet Crampon.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Denise Herrington, Kate Doody