Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : East Anglia
Band 1
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(01473) 232300About
Provided by Birketts LLP
Our clients benefit from sound legal advice from a team of corporate finance specialists with a depth and range of experience that allows us to handle a wide range of transactions – in value, complexity and commercial impact.
We advise clients across a range of sectors and at different stages in the business life cycle, from start-up funding to mergers and acquisitions, buy-outs, development funding and refinancing and exits.
Our key aim is to add value to the clients and their transactions which we do by managing the complex processes efficiently and delivering a seamless service, amongst our own team and also with other key advisers involved. Our practical and straightforward approach allows us to deliver a high quality service within agreed budgets and timeframes. We appreciate, and constantly keep in mind, the importance of clarity and communication and the need to be accountable. Our availability and responsiveness are often key to the progress and successful conclusion of transactions.
Chambers Review
Birketts is experienced in acting on acquisitions and disposals for a range of national and international clients, in addition to offering market-recognised expertise in advising early-stage technology companies. Its expertise also covers transactions across a wide variety of other sectors including agriculture, transport and energy.
Work Highlights
- Birketts advised EO Charging on a capital raise worth USD80 million from Vortex Energy, through co-investment with two of the existing shareholders in the creation of a newly-created D class of preference shares.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The partners at Birketts led the deal and were superbly supported by their associates. They also take the time to understand our business."
"Birketts has the ability to handle complex matters.The firm has a strong depth and breadth of expertise, comprehensively covering the needs of our business."
"The team is very responsive and provides high quality advice.Birketts is very strong commerciallyand adds value in the context of our business requirements too."
"Birketts is one of the biggest operators in this market and has a good depth of lawyers."
"The partners at Birketts led the deal and were superbly supported by their associates. They also take the time to understand our business."
"Birketts has the ability to handle complex matters.The firm has a strong depth and breadth of expertise, comprehensively covering the needs of our business."
"The team is very responsive and provides high quality advice.Birketts is very strong commerciallyand adds value in the context of our business requirements too."
"Birketts is one of the biggest operators in this market and has a good depth of lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Adrian Seagers is head of Birketts' corporate services division and is based in the Cambridge office. He has many years' experience in the market, with a specialism in private equity work.
Adrian Possener has broad transactional experience and frequently handles significant deals on behalf of public companies.
James Allen has comprehensive experience in transactional work. He advises on sales and strategic acquisitions for clients in a wide range of sectors.
"James has a good profile in this market. He acts on big clients and is a good operator in deals."
"He is strong in his technical knowledge whilst considering the commerciality of our cases."
Adam Jones advises on corporate matters including share sale transactions. He acts on behalf of clients in the automotive industry and family-owned businesses.
"Adam provides great advice!"
Alexandra Nelson advises clients on a range of corporate transactions including investments and acquisitions. She represents manufacturing and engineering companies, among others.
"Alex is an absolute star. Her attention to detail means no stone is left unturned. She's a joy to work with."
"She provides excellent client service."
Nick Burt is recognised for acting on corporate transactions including acquisitions and disposals. He has additional expertise in private equity investments.
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