England - South West • Corporate and commercial
Widely praised by clients for their strength in depth, the ‘fantastic team’ at Burges Salmon LLP is a key port of call for a diverse range of blue-chip corporates, including a number of energy sector operators, tech companies, and private equity firms. Corporate practice chair Nick Graves regularly handles high-value transactions on behalf of a host of leading tech, manufacturing, and engineering companies, while ’outstanding’ corporate finance partner Rupert Weston is noted for his capabilities in M&A and joint ventures, with recent highlights including major deals on behalf of wealth management firms and investment funds. Other key figures include private equity head Mark Shepherd; corporate and financial institutions lead Richard Spink, who is also sought out for his expertise in private equity-driven transactions; and Dominic Davis, experienced in both public and private company M&A. Alex Lloyd and Tim Roberts are noted for their work in the tech, education, and leisure sectors. Julie Book focuses on private wealth matters.
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‘Exceptional in their ability to aid in navigating the commercial property landscape. Depth of team is also helpful, with a number of resources to help with various needs outside pure property acquisition and development.’
‘An outstanding team, well resourced, knowledgable and efficient. They provide excellent advice, always considered and from a commercial perspective.’
‘Rupert Weston is an outstanding partner, always available, experienced and an excellent negotiator.’
‘Extremely high dedication to client matters, availability, diligence and competence. In particular competent to handle foreign counsels and manage them effectively.’
‘Dominic Davis is an exceptionally well organized, competent and respectful partner who was deeply involved in the matter and dedicated to deliver the highest client satisfaction. Julie Book was also very competent, efficient, diligent and great to work with. Great team.’
‘Burges Salmon's unrivalled experience and approach to every deal has played a massive part in our continued success. Fantastic team to work with.’
‘Jonathan Eves is exceptional.’
‘Richard Spink is the partner that I deal with predominantly at Burgess Salmon. I value his high integrity and commitment to helping make deals happen. He is able to push my needs as the client ensuring the most important things are adhered to and that my position is appropriately protected whilst remaining pragmatic and balanced to ensure deals progress smoothly to completion.’
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Corporate and funds partner; head of the firm's Corporate and Financial Institutions department, handling a full range of public and private company transactional work together with investment funds and partnership law. Has handled more than 30 IPOs and has a diverse client base including Virgin Management, the University of Oxford, Renishaw and Premier Miton Group.
Leading individuals
Heads the firm’s Corporate and Financial Institutions Department. Has continued to advise on a variety of UK and cross-border deals this year, acting for a range of corporates, institutions and individuals. Richard continues to be a member of the firm's international committee.
Camilla’s practice covers M&A, joint ventures, private equity, restructurings and general corporate law. She also has a specialism in co-operative and community benefit society law and community interest companies. Camilla leads the firm’s award-winning corporate Energy team and her work has a strong focus in this area (particularly clean energy), giving her a much deeper understanding of the issues facing businesses operating in the sector.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nick Graves, Rupert Weston