Philip Humphreys leads the corporate team at Gardner Leader LLP, utilising his experience across M&A, buyouts and reorganisations. On the commercial side, Peter James is the key name to note, bolstering the practice with his wealth of experience across commercial contracts, IP and IT related mandates.
Testimonials
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‘Gardner Leader are unique as their team is a unique blend of highly skilled lawyers, with commercial nous that are delightful well rounded and interesting individuals.'
'Their advice is focused, sharp, and its grounded/balanced advice. Unlike many firms, they truly operate as a team, with "horse for courses" - and because exceptionally strong legal knowledge is a given, the team members are interchangeable.’
‘Philip Humphreys is bright, sharp, and just an absolutely decent man. Great example setter for his team and clients. Hard worker who smiles a lot more than his competitors - based on the fact you can tell he loves helping clients.'
'James Thorpe is intensely knowledgeable, reliable and bright guy. He doesn't over complicate the law, which leads to pithy solutions.'
'Gail Vallis dissects problems easily and this means solutions are often more effective and efficient. A delight to work with.’
Key clients
- KAM Project Consultants
- Argentum Apothecary Limited
- Cordell Health Limited
- Clearwater Hampers Limited
- Team Technologies Limited
- Medical Supplies Direct Limited
- Wynne Jones IP Limited
- All Medical Professionals Limited
- Jonas Software
- Juice Moving Images
- Shareholders of iTrinergy Limited
- Workbuzz Analytics Limited
- Shareholders of Berry Marketing Services Limited (Trading as Venue Directory)
- Shareholder of Sonnox Limited
- Prepay Technologies Limited
- Orgvue Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholder of Sonnox Limited on the sale of the company to AIM-listed Focusrite plc.
- Advised the shareholders of iTrinergy Limited on the sale of the company to Calnex Solutions PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange.
- Advising Medical Supplies Direct on its agency agreement with a leading integrated outsourcing provider.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Philip Humphreys