‘Consistently strong with excellent technical abilities combined with a pragmatic and superb commercial approach’, VWV stands out for its expertise in the education, technology and life sciences sectors, advising on a range of transactional corporate mandates and commercial matters. Boasting ’deep expertise in the education sector’, Robert Collier leads the corporate practice and acts for proprietors, corporate owners and private equity funds on M&A, refinancing and corporate restructuring mandates. Doug Locke spearheads the commercial offering, while Nathan Guest leads the national technology practice and is praised as ‘an exceptional lawyer with a friendly, commercially-minded approach’.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Robert Collier is knowledgeable and has deep expertise in the education sector. He is an excellent commercial lawyer, who offers solutions specific to the situation. He distills complex deal dynamics into key points for clients in order to make risk-informed decisions.’
‘Excellent communication throughout a merger process. Informed and supportive.’
Key clients
- Education in Motion UK Limited
- Kingshott School
Work highlights
- Advised on the acquisition of Sherfield School.
- Advised on a cross-border reorganisation.