England - West Midlands • Corporate and commercial
Shakespeare Martineau LLP
‘Commercially astute, highly agile and responsive’, Shakespeare Martineau LLP is noted for the depth of its investments fund expertise, working with clients across the healthcare, tech, renewables, logistics, and consumer goods sectors on a range of corporate transactions. New practice head Michael Stace, who joined the team from Browne Jacobson in April 2022, has recently advised on deals in the leisure, logistics, and consumer goods sectors. Keith Spedding handles both public and private company M&A, while Kavita Patel is noted for her expertise in private equity and corporate finance transactions. Other names to note include Jody Webb and Peter Mayhew, the latter of whom specialises in venture capital and private equity funds-driven work.
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Testimonials
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‘We have worked with the team in Birmingham for many years, particularly on M&A and divestments. The team is extremely capable, commercially astute and highly agile and responsive. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in this area.’
‘Keith Spedding is a top-notch lawyer who never fails to deliver on M&A and related transactions.'
‘Peter Mayhew's team is hugely responsive and keenly aware of our often firm tax year-end driven deadlines. They really understand how our business works, both at a team and individual level, and tailor their advice and working practices accordingly. You always feel that you are their number one priority, and they work very collaboratively with us.’
‘Peter Mayhew is very responsive, highly engaged and extremely intelligent, especially on EIS and VCT tax issues. He is a walking knowledge bank of both tax matters and our previous deals, often recalling unique details of previous deals from many years ago, which proves invaluable when negotiating deals.'
- 'Gweni Rees-Evans is a very strong and efficient lawyer with good deal management and communication skills.’
Key clients
- Rosslyn Data Technologies PLC
- One Heritage Group PLC
- Avingtrans PLC
- Cizzle Biotechnology PLC
- Crossword Cybersecurity PLC
- Shareholders of Mobius Newtorks Limited
- BGF Investments LP – Business Growth Fund
- Foresight Group LLP
- Mobeus Income & Growth VCT plc, Mobeus Income & Growth 2 VCT plc, Mobeus Income & Growth 4 VCT plc and The Income & Growth VCT plc
- Unicorn AIM VCT plc (managed by Unicorn Asset Management)
- Blackfinch Investments Limited
- Pollet Pool Group NV
- Easyairconditioning Group Limited
- Palletforce Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Solid State plc on its acquisition of Custom Power in a deal worth $45 million.
- Advised the Mobeus VCTs on their 2022 joint offers for subscription launched on 20 January 2022 to raise £35 million, acting as project manager, legal adviser, and VCT adviser.
- Acting for Palletforce in connection with its acquisition of Ovimore Limited.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Stace