DMH Stallard LLP excels in complex and high-value deals for national and multinational brands in the e-learning, vineyard and travel sectors. The firm has grown a local Brighton M&A practice through its merger with Griffith Smith LLP in March 2022. Heading up the team from Gatwick is corporate expert Jonathan Grant, who has significant experience in transactions involving management buyouts and buy-ins as well as business sales, and commercial lead John Yates, who regularly acts on IP projects, complex IT contracts and data protection matters. Based in Guildford is Helen Mead, who specialises in share and asset acquisitions and disposals, investments, and private equity matters. Abigail Owen is also noted for her work in complex regional, national and international M&A transactions across a range of industries. Debbie Venn is another key lawyer.

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'Full scope of services with different practitioners. Communicate well behind the scenes leading to good client engagement.'
'Very good attention to detail and understanding of unique issues. Work quickly and accurately.'
'The DMH team have excellent knowledge of the client's business and a really strong trusted adviser relationship with the client. They have a friendly and commercial approach on the client side, which clients love.'
'Kay Miles is incredibly impressive and a strong member of the team. She has excellent knowledge of the client and is on top of the detail while still focusing on the bigger picture.'

Key clients

Fabco Sanctuary Limited
Ridgeview Estate Winery Limited
Lightning Fibre Limited
Bolney Wine Estate
WestonWilliamson+Partners LLP
SafeGroup Services Limited
Global Risk Partners
Independent Builders Merchant Group
Cow Corner Investing
Roja Parfums Holdings Ltd
Aspen Pumps Ltd
BestAtDigital Ltd
Comptoir General Du Resort C.G.R SAS

Work highlights

Acted for the partners and members of the LLP on the sale of the membership interests in architecture firm WestonWilliamson+Partners LLP to EGIS UK Holdings Limited and 10 Europe Limited.
Established a retainer arrangement with Roja Parfums, which involves advising on contracts, cross-border distribution arrangements and data protection matters.
Advised the shareholders of Bolney Wine Estates Limited on the sale of its English Winery to Freixenet Copestick Limited.