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.

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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

Other key lawyers

Nic Barker