Hall of fameCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
Richard specialises in corporate finance and banking, both for public and private companies. He has detailed knowledge of the listing rules, the AIM rules and the takeover code.
England - South West • Corporate and commercial
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
Based in Cheltenham, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s corporate practice acts for an enviable roster of clients including those hailing from the aviation, renewables and technology sectors. The firm is well known for its strong offering in M&A, particularly pertaining to the Middle East and Africa. Practice head Richard Norton focuses on corporate finance and banking transactions, with banks, borrowers and international companies among his client base. Jonathan Morley ’delivers complex legal advice in a clear manner’ and is particularly active within the private equity space. Legal director Edward Robinson has built a niche specialism in corporate transactions involving the sub-Saharan region.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Our engagement is with the corporate department for M&A transactions; in an economic environment where "costs matter", the team delivers sound legal advice provided by ex-City partners.'
‘Jonathan Morley is a knowledgeable individual, who delivers complex legal advice in a clear manner, and whom makes himself available where in other circumstances one might be passed off to a non-partner. Edward Robinson also stands out in terms of corporate/M&A advice.’
Key clients
- Trifast plc
- Pennant International Group
- A Tsokkos Public Limited
- Gulf Air
- Actis LLP and related Africa and emerging market funds
- Argo Group
- Bank of Cyprus
- Battery Ventures
- Robert Hitchins
- Material Technologies Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised the shareholders of Sourcebreaker on its sale to Invenias (a subsidiary of Bullhorn Inc.)
- Advised Battery Ventures on the sale of Forterro to Partners Group.
- Advised the shareholders of Plumbworld on the sale of the Company to Highbourne Group.
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Practice head
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Richard Norton