Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A - Wales
What the Team is Known For
Berry Smith is known for its experience of corporate work in the life sciences and healthcare sectors, as well as in the field of professional services. The law firm offers expertise in sales and acquisitions as well as a wide array of corporate matters including reorganisations.
Strengths
Berry Smith has very joined-up teams and provides a broad spectrum of advice in a timely and collaborative manner.
Berry Smith's collaborative style, depth of expertise across different areas and willingness to go beyond the legal and think strategically makes them stand out.
Berry Smith provides excellent and prompt communication and clear and consistent advice.
Work Highlights
Berry Smith advised the shareholders of Bridgend-based financial planning firm CST Wealth Management on its sale to Brooks MacDonald.
Notable practitioners
Andrew Bound is joint managing partner and heads the transaction and business services department at Berry Smith. He regularly advises on a wide range of corporate matters, having developed a particular niche in transactions involving public listed companies as well as advising professional services firms.
Andrew provides expert knowledge and is highly supportive, solutions-focused and customer-focused. He has a very personal and supportive approach.
Andrew is an experienced and commercial lawyer with an open mindset.
Emma Borrington is a partner in Berry Smith's transaction and business services team and has experience of both sides of M&A transactions. She has advised on corporate work in sectors such as construction, sports and property development.
I can't speak highly enough of Emma. She is professional, knowledgeable, engaging, hard-working and supportive.
Emma's legal expertise is exceptional, but it’s her strategic thinking, integrity and genuine understanding of our business that set her apart.
Emma's professionalism, attention to detail and clear communication were exceptional.