Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 2
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(01242) 221122Chambers Review
Charles Russell Speechlys operates a full-service practice in Cheltenham with a strong bench of lawyers who advise across a range of transactional matters. It is able to draw on international expertise to provide a strong cross-border service to a range of corporate clients in a variety of sectors, with a notable recent focus on matters arising in the airline industry. It is also well versed in deals in the agricultural and energy and renewables sectors.
Work Highlights
- Charles Russell Speechlys advised the principal shareholders of Online Home Retail in respect of the sale of the entire issued share capital of the company to Highbourne Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They're always on hand to support with a comprehensive understanding of complex situations and a pragmatic outlook."
"The deal involved several complex issues that were handled with technical skill and commercial acumen. The partners were excellent, and the associates demonstrated considerable depth of understanding."
"Charles Russell Speechlys are agile, responsive and effective.The firm has a capable and experienced team with an excellent range of skills. The team are also superbly commercial."
"The team at Charles Russell Speechlys are excellent. They are very commercial, practical and understand what we need as a business partner."
"The firm has up-to-date knowledge and the ability to translate complex legal wording into plain English. The team has a good skill set in resolving complex matters, and response times are excellent."
"They're always on hand to support with a comprehensive understanding of complex situations and a pragmatic outlook."
"The deal involved several complex issues that were handled with technical skill and commercial acumen. The partners were excellent, and the associates demonstrated considerable depth of understanding."
"Charles Russell Speechlys are agile, responsive and effective.The firm has a capable and experienced team with an excellent range of skills. The team are also superbly commercial."
"The team at Charles Russell Speechlys are excellent. They are very commercial, practical and understand what we need as a business partner."
"The firm has up-to-date knowledge and the ability to translate complex legal wording into plain English. The team has a good skill set in resolving complex matters, and response times are excellent."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Norton has wide-ranging corporate and M&A experience, including in-depth expertise in banking and AIM listing regulations.
Adrian Mayer is known for his work in corporate finance, M&A and private equity, and has experience working both domestically and internationally.
"Adrian is great at thinking through complex issues."
Jonathan Morley is known for his strength in corporate finance matters and regularly handles transactions in the technology, retail and healthcare sectors.
"Jonathan understands our business and responds with sound advice."
"Jonathan works with clients on high-stakes, complex transactions. Within the chaos of dealmaking, he is always a very calm voice. I have always appreciated the steady hand he brings to transactions."