'Well-connected' to the local business milieu, Berry Smith regularly acts for SMEs and owner-managed businesses across a broad range of corporate transactions, including on JV structuring and M&A mandates. 'Outstanding' team head Andrew Bound is at the forefront of much of the highest-profile work handled by the team, including on sale processes under EOT arrangements. Although he handles work for clients from a myriad sectors, Bound has developed a particular specialism within the life sciences/diagnostics space, including work for an AIM-listed company which he advises, inter alia, on regulatory work associated with its listing. The 'hardworking and responsive' Emma Borrington provides 'cost-effective' advice to clients across a broad range of corporate law and governance, including advice on management buy-outs (MBOs), whether on behalf of the selling shareholders or the management team. Paul Evans particularly stands out for his healthcare-related corporate work which includes advice on GP partnership agreements and NHS surgery mergers.
Testimonials
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- 'The hardworking and responsive team is well-connected and easy to work with.'
- 'They are hardworking and responsive and do their best to keep fees reasonable for their client.'
Key clients
- The shareholders of SCS Engineering Limited
- The shareholders of Verdis Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Huw Jenkins OBE on his majority takeover of Newport County AFC.
- Advised on an equity investment into LCB Group Holdings Limited by Buckthorn Partners, creating Cardo Group Limited.