England - South West • Corporate and commercial
GA Solicitors
SMEs and owner-managed businesses as well as local banks seek out GA Solicitors in relation to M&A, business restructurings, commercial contracts and financial distress. The firm has a strong reputation in the healthcare and energy sectors, which are also specific areas of focus for practice head James Peterson. Refinancing and securitisation transactions on behalf of banks, as well as matters within the healthcare sector, are among Tony Cusack‘s areas of specialism.
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Testimonials
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‘The team are incredibly personable and go above and beyond to develop a meaningful relationship with their client in a very proactive way.’
‘The individuals takes a great amount of care and attention in their work and ensure that they push through services in a timely fashion.'
'James Peterson and Tony Cusack talk clearly with clients.'
‘They have good strength in depth of knowledge and ability to call on specific experts to help in the recent corporate acquisition work they were doing. Teams calls make the process a lot easier especially dealing with multi parties.’
‘Great to work with James Petersen who was able to talk to us in a non-solicitor way that lay people understand.'
‘The team at GA are effective and friendly.'
‘The individuals I have worked with are easy to talk to. They talk in terms that you can understand and do not use their superior understanding of complex situations to leave you perplexed.’
‘James Peterson is highly professional, skilled with great attention to detail.'
Key clients
- Taxi Services (Plymouth)
- Camel Glass & Joinery (Holdings)
- Plymouth Argyle Football Club
- Marchand Petit Group
- Ecospan Environmental Holdings
- Whetstone Properties
- Aquamare Marine
- Trelawney Fire and Security Limited
- Westcotts
- Cedenpark Services
Work highlights
- Advised Taxi Services (Plymouth) on its further expansion, including advising on further acquisitions and a business restructure.
- Advised Camel Glass and Joinery on the acquisition of a competitor by way of a share purchase.
- Advised Plymouth Argyle Football Club on a number of commercial contracts, ranging from venue hire agreements for events such as concerts, to service contracts including cleaning, security and servicing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Peterson