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CooperBurnett’s Corporate and Commercial team has built an excellent reputation for providing the very best advice to all types of businesses, and the team boasts extensive experience. Partner Victoria Sampson, who heads up the team, has been with CooperBurnett for 30 years; while her colleague, Chambers ranked Partner, Russell Brinkhurst, boasts 20 years working with closely with business owners and becoming their ‘trusted adviser’.

 

Within the Corporate team, a number of Partners has built particular specialities. Joseph Oates, who has been with the firm for 25 years, focuses on insolvency and has completed the JIEB insolvency exams; Tom Lumsden, is an expert in advising charities and care home owners on site acquisition, disposal and finance; while John Spence has a region-wide reputation for his work in property litigation.

 

The team also includes Associate Solicitor, Natalie Lai, who is qualified as a solicitor in both Hong Kong and England & Wales and is also a trained accountant.

 

CooperBurnett deals with enterprises at every stage of their lifecycle, providing advice to entrepreneurs looking to launch their first company to business owners considering a sale – and every step in between.

The firm acts for all types of businesses across a broad range of sectors, including manufacturing and supply, professional services, education and healthcare. It also also provides dedicated contentious legal support if and when your business requires it.

Chambers Review

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

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

CooperBurnett is a highly respected firm that offers extensive experience in M&A. The firm advises clients from across a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, IT and hospitality.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Russell Brinkhurst
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Russell Brinkhurst
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Band 2
Russell Brinkhurst has developed a strong practice focused on handling M&A transactions, among other corporate matters. His clients work in a broad range of sectors, including publishing and financial services.

Russell has a comprehensive understanding of our business and is always supportive and proactive.

Victoria Sampson
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Victoria Sampson
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Band 3

Victoria Sampson is head of CooperBurnett's corporate and commercial team. She is well-versed in advising clients on M&A and restructuring work, and is also able to advise on different matters relating to corporate finance.

Victoria is excellent all round.

Victoria provides exceptional legal advice and service.

Victoria is a delight to deal with.

Victoria is our go-to person to whom we introduce clients; she has a rare balance of professionalism, personal touch and humour, and we trust her implicitly.

Ranked Lawyers at
CooperBurnett LLP

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The South

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

Russell Brinkhurst
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Russell Brinkhurst
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Band 2
Victoria Sampson
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Victoria Sampson
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Band 3

Members

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Katie Hilsdon

Natalie Lai

Victoria Sampson

Head of Department