Laura Guest
Ashfords LLPWith demonstrable experience in the technology, energy, healthcare and financial services sectors, the ‘pragmatic and practical’ team at Ashfords LLP advises on cross-border M&A, management buy-outs and buy-ins, and corporate restructuring mandates. Rory Suggett leads the team and specialises in venture and growth capital fundraisings, in addition to private equity transactions, while Jocelyn Ormond focuses on M&A in the healthcare and life sciences, and financial services sectors. Chris Dyson, who spearheads the firm’s technology sector practice, is another key contact in the group.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are responsive, and provide useful and pragmatic advice.’
‘Rory Suggett, Jon Groves and Ross Van de Velde all stand out.’
‘Pragmatic and practical in their approach to problem solving. Always taking a commercial approach to potential issues and providing their guidance.’
‘Rory Suggett and Ross Van de Velde are pragmatic and practical.’
‘An excellent understanding of dealing with multiple stakeholders when selling a business, both institutions and management/entrepreneurs. Experienced in private equity transactions.’
‘Jon Groves was excellent at being the day-to-day contact on our deal. He was able to explain complex legal issues succinctly, answer questions and also provide a very valuable overlay of both commercial and legal considerations.’
Key clients
- Shareholders of FingerPrint Global
- Craven Street Wealth
- Kynetec Group
- Notion Capital
- BGF
- Mercia Ventures
- Global Satellite Vu
- Create Impact Ventures
- Fontaine
- Fastmarkets
- Vamstar
- Holland & Barrett
- Nevaya
- Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
- Capficiency Private Equity
- Fathom
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of digital health company Fingerprint Global on the sale of its entire issued share capital to the Aliter private equity backed Halcyon Group.
- Advised Craven Street Wealth on the acquisition of Punter Southall’s financial planning division.
- Advised Notion Capital on a Series A investment in M3ter Holdings for $14m.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jocelyn Ormond
Ashfords LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rory Suggett