Counting entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses and investors among its key roster of clients Shakespeare Martineau LLP handles a range of mandates, including share and asset sales and purchases, management buy-outs and demergers. Commended for its ‘expertise and quality of service’, the team is led by Paul Hardman, who advises on corporate finance matters covering M&A, management buy-outs and buy-ins, joint venture arrangements and shareholder agreements. With experience in the development finance, owner-managed businesses and healthcare arenas, Nic Barker is another key contact in the group.
Testimonials
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‘Paul Hardman combines strong technical skills with excellent client handling.’
‘Very capable team with any eye on service and problem solving. Very professional.’
‘Expertise and quality of service.'
'Paul Hardman has good listening skills and understanding.’
Key clients
- The Games Room
- Transvault Software
- SWNS Media Group
- The Istoria Group
- Morgan Capital
- Bath & West Finance
- Ash (Care Homes)
- Berkmann Wine Cellars
- Amschela Limited
- Hamid Osman
- Tariq Muhammad
- Titan PMR
- Undebt.co.uk
- Route One Retail Group
Work highlights
- Represented the individual investor, CEO of Bristol-based Invatech Health and Titan PMR, Tariq Muhammad in his angel investment into Manchester-based PharmAppy Limited.
- Represented an SPV incorporated and held by the former management team of a private company in administration (Target Company), which owned a fashion brand for women’s and men’s clothing.
- Advised on selling the entire issued share capital of Barton Pharmacy Limited, a company set up by a previous employee of Barton Pharmacy Limited.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Hardman