Thrings LLP advises on a steady stream of mid-marked transactions, where the firm supplements its corporate and commercial offering with expertise in other practice areas such as banking and finance, technology, and real estate. Practice head John Davies has ‘excellent commercial knowledge’ and is experienced in acting on buy-outs, investments, and joint ventures.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Commercial mindset. Well-informed partners who are close to the issues themselves.’

  • ‘John Richardson: Very thoughtful, business oriented.'

  • ‘The practice is easy to speak with and always helpful.’

  • ‘The team has broad capabilities but is able to work together easily. I found their ability to work together highly constructive.'

  • ‘They are easily approachable, great at explaining and all the individuals have been willing to go the extra mile.'

  • ‘They have such a personal touch with every area of the business.'

  • ‘The team we have dealt with have been very strong and are all very approachable. They obviously enjoy working together as a team and bring a high level of enthusiasm to all that they do.’

  • ‘John Davies is our main contact, he is a pleasure to work with and always makes time to talk things through. He quickly establishes a good rapport with our clients and has excellent commercial knowledge.’

Key clients

  • The Wasdell Group
  • Rockley Transport Group
  • GS Yuasa Europe
  • Ross Farm Machinery
  • Superhog
  • Arkells Brewery
  • The Wishford Group
  • HSBC
  • Whim Hospitality UK

Work highlights

  • Advised the management team of shareholder/directors of the Easby Group on its PE backed £24m investment by NVM.

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Davies

Other key lawyers

Simon Hore, John Richardson