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Davidson Chalmers Stewart handles the full spectrum of corporate services, including M&A work and restructuring. The firm demonstrates in-depth expertise in various industry sectors, notably healthcare, renewables and real estate. It also handles cross-border deals and regularly acts for multinational corporations on international transactions.
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Davidson Chalmers Stewart acted for the shareholders of immigration adviser Smith Stone Walters on the sale of the company’s group to Envoy Global.
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They were not only exceptionally thorough, but their extensive experience in M&A truly shone through. Throughout the process, they maintained an outstanding level of attentiveness and professionalism.
They are efficient, approachable, professional and value for money. They understood our needs and timescales, and met our expectations. Their advice was excellent at meeting our commercial needs.
They had a great understanding of the overall transaction and its pressure points, and had foresight to plan ahead to address certain matters well before it could have turned into a crisis situation.
We appreciate their professional yet pragmatic approach to any legal questions. This commercial sensitivity is incredibly valuable, as it allows us to move projects along at a commercial pace.
They genuinely understand our business and offer creative solutions based on their wide knowledge base and insight into our business. It feels like it is personal for them that they want to help us.
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Alongside Craig's breadth of knowledge, we particularly appreciate his commercial acumen and ability to cut through the noise to find pragmatic solutions in a timely manner.
I've found him to be very good to deal with, very commercial and very practical. He found solutions to problems and suggested good alternatives.
Craig's clear corporate expertise allows for detailed scoping at the start of a project.
Craig provided good engagement, service and speed of delivery. We were charged at a reasonable level too.
Arveen Arabshahi acts on a variety of corporate and commercial work, including business acquisitions as well as the sale of shares and companies.
Arveen's efforts went way beyond my expectations. He never faltered, consistently remaining positive and professional throughout the process.
Arveen truly felt like a colleague as much as a professional adviser.
Arveen's service was first class. He fully understood our needs and level of legal understanding, and where necessary he provided not just legal but layman's advice.
Arveen is professional, insightful, supportive and friendly.
Arveen is sharp, savvy, practical and prepared, with a good sense of humour that helps maintain a positive atmosphere.
Head of Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
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Arveen Arabshahi
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