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Coole Bevis LLP

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

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Coole Bevis LLP

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Coole Bevis offers high-quality corporate advice from its offices across Sussex. A diverse client base seeks its advice on M&A, joint venture agreements and corporate restructurings. Its lawyers are experienced in a range of sectors, including media, real estate and manufacturing.
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Work Highlights

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  • Coole Bevis acted on behalf of Hughes Pumps Holdings in connection with the sale of the total shareholding in its trading subsidiary, Hughes Pumps Limited.

Strengths

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  • The partners at Coole Bevis have excellent technical expertise. In addition to legal expertise, the partners are intelligent and can therefore adapt to complex situations.

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  • I can't recall having experienced this level of thoroughness, timeliness and client focus/dedication in my many years of having used external lawyers for both business and personal matters.

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  • Coole Bevis had a desire to achieve a fair outcome for the seller and buyer to ensure continued success for the business. They applied a very pragmatic approach.

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  • The firm always provides comprehensive advice, and we are never left waiting for an answer to urgent queries; there is always someone with the requisite knowledge available.

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  • The department acted above and beyond my best expectations, and all the issues that came up were dealt with professionally and with diligence.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Christopher Clifton-Moore
    Christopher Clifton-Moore

    Christopher Clifton-Moore

    Christopher Clifton-Moore is head of the company and commercial department at Coole Bevis. He is noted for his abilities advising on M&A and group reorganisations.

    • Chris is very knowledgeable in his field, but he also has the experience and drive needed to put him among the top-end lawyers.

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    • I would highly recommend Christopher.

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  • Ismail Groves
    Ismail Groves

    Ismail Groves

    Ismail Groves is noted for his broad expertise in corporate matters. He regularly advises clients on M&A.

    • Ismail is consistently helpful, professional and a pleasure to work with.

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

    • I would happily recommend Ismail to anyone.

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