England - South West • Corporate and commercial
Wollens
Counting M&A, restructuring and franchising deals among its key areas of strength, Wollens sports a broad corporate and commercial practice and is particularly sought after by clients in the hospitality sector. Jon Dunkley leads the team and is noted for his regulatory expertise, while Dominic Hollingsworth regularly advises on asset acquisitions and disposals. State aid and public sector transactions form part of Hayley Green‘s portfolio; she also assists clients with compliance assessments and funding agreements.
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Testimonials
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'They are a forward-thinking firm.'
'Dominic Hollingsworth is a corporate solicitor that every firm would like to have working at their practice.'
‘Hayley Green is fantastic, offers a great personal, individual approach and treatment to the client. Very knowledgeable, professional and helpful on every occasion.’
‘The team are very versatile and able to take on all aspects of our work. The team we deal with are an all female team, which we like in terms of diversity, headed up by partner Emma Reed who is excellent.’
‘They are approachable, knowledgeable, have great strength in depth and offer a strong client service.’
‘Emma Reed is an exceptional partner.'
‘Dominic Hollingsworth is very knowledgeable, provides challenge, and always looks for the best solution for clients.'
‘Emma Reed always goes above and beyond, providing creative solutions with clarity in difficult circumstances.’
Key clients
- Pickwell Manor Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Pickwell Manor on the asset purchase of Ravendere retreats, a luxury holiday home in North Devon.
- Acted for the shareholders in the $20.8m sale of an international company where the shareholders were in different international locations.
- Acted for a UK holiday agency in its £10m acquisition of a major competitor.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jon Dunkley