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Clarke Willmott LLP

Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses

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Clarke Willmott LLP

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses - North West

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Clarke Willmott’s Manchester corporate team is able to act for buying and selling clients across a range of sectors, including financial services and healthcare. Frequently assisting SMEs, its lawyers advise on M&A, management buyouts and reorganisations, as well as equity investments.

Work Highlights

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  • Clarke Willmott acted for Sweden-headquartered Asker Healthcare Group on its acquisition of UK-based Hugo Technology.

Strengths

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  • The Clarke Willmott team were invaluable to us, consistently exceeding our expectations. They offered superb advice with a pragmatic and commercial approach.

    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK
  • They have excellent technical ability in all areas.

    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK
  • The team is always quick to respond and its service levels are of the highest order.

    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Edward Foulkes
    Band 2Edward Foulkes

    Edward Foulkes

    Edward Foulkes focuses his practice on M&A and also advises on corporate structuring and joint ventures. He is particularly well versed in the financial services, technology and fintech sectors, as well as acting for clients in the healthcare sector.

    • Ed was quite sensible to deal with: we worked together very well and got a great deal done.

      Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK
    • Ed provides excellent services to our business. He is always available and his expertise and subject matter is relevant to meet our requirements.

      Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK
    • Ed has been the mainstay of the service offered to my clients, which has been excellent.

      Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Clarke Willmott LLP (1)

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