Cripps

The ‘efficient, approachable and proactive’ team at Cripps has a deep bench of M&A practitioners following the firm’s recent merger with PDT Solicitors. Based in Tunbridge Wells, the practice has advised on multiple M&A, growth and debt deals involving private equity, with a particular focus in the US, helmed by Salim Somjee and Helen Garner. The firm has notable expertise across the insurance, education, and technology sectors and regularly advises shareholders on a range of transactional matters. The practice is led by Julie Hughes who has expertise in corporate transactions, particularly relating to childcare and education. Sian Webber is a key name for invoice finance and asset-based lending mandates.

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‘We did around 15 acquisitions together and then sold my business in a public-to-private transaction. Working with the same team was hugely valuable.’
‘The team are efficient, approachable and proactive. They are reliable and very knowledgeable about the sector.’
‘Julie Hughes is an excellent communicator and has a calm, reassuring manner which is especially important throughout the sales process as client's can often become overwhelmed. She is always willing to help and a pleasure to deal with. She wants to fairly and collaboratively get the deal done and her proactive approach is invaluable.
‘Cripps have a strong team who are usually the same, which makes things easier for us.’
‘They are continuously making an effort to know how we work and to adapt their approach to our needs.’
‘Often described as a London Law Firm, based in Tunbridge Wells. Cripps has a full range of specialists in all the different disciplines required. Each of the partners I have had dealings with is passionate and knowledgeable. They also work very well as a team across disciplines, sharing about knowledge about individual clients. Continue to use them after many years, and regularly recommend them to colleagues and friends.’
‘Helen Garner was one of the best lawyers we have worked with and would both recommend and use again.’