Spencer West LLP is recommended for its ‘unique collaborative and problem solving approach to matters’, with a ‘very supportive, totally dedicated’ team. Sonya Bassett heads up the practice and is a go-to contact for clients in the renewables and tourism sectors. Jo Probert focuses on transactional work, and Christian Wilson is highly regarded for his expertise in employee ownership trust projects, while Sonya Bedford handles renewable energy transactions.
Testimonials
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‘Jo Probert handled our business sale superbly. The advice, support and knowledge of the mechanics involved gave me peace of mind during an extended sale period. I was able to make clear decisions with confidence based on Jo's advice.’
‘I found the whole team to be very supportive, totally dedicated to the cause of supporting me selling my business and very informative when things needed simplifying.’
‘The team operates in an extremely efficient manner, both in general responses and quality of information provided.’
‘The main stand out is the practice's unique collaborative and problem solving approach to matters. People need lawyers not just to complete regular work, but come up with commercial and practical solutions to often complex problems - something that Spencer West do incredibly well.’
‘Sonya Bassett was the partner leading the team. A very professional and pragmatic approach combined with a warm personality made her a joy to work with. She was always responsive and hard working and we never doubted that she was acting in our best interests.’
‘Spencer West's business model means that they can offer an inherently partner led approach. Day to day communications, advice and relationship matters are dealt with by those relevant person(s), which, from my perspective, has always been reassuring when making introductions to know that the case will be well managed.’
‘Very friendly and explain matters well. Always capable and willing to offer support and help when needed.’
Key clients
- Bristol City Council
- British Solar Renewables
- Christian and Co Holdings Ltd
- Unity Flexible Office Space Ltd
- Trafalgar House Pensions Administration Limited
- Macildowie Associates Limited
- PZ Bistros Ltd
- Centregreat Limited
- Bath and West Community Energy Limited
- Air Control Industries Ltd
- Bennett Oakley Limited
- Inspired Cycle Engineering Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for Bristol City Council on a £1bn matter, in the procurement of a strategic partner for the Bristol Administrative Area.
- Acting for Technology Minerals Plc on the £39m acquisition of the majority shareholding of Recyclus Group Plc.
- Advised individual sellers on the sale of the Artic Building Services Group to a private equity buyer.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sonya Bassett