UK Guide 2026 : North West
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Provided by Gorvins Solicitors
Their experienced Corporate team is one of the largest outside Manchester City Centre and advises clients both locally and nationally, from start-ups and high-growth companies through to large corporations and listed PLCs. They advise both public and private companies, owner-managed businesses, SMEs, entrepreneurs, family businesses, private equity and venture capitalists on the following areas of corporate law:
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Based in Stockport, Gorvins Solicitors advises owner-managed businesses, SMEs and entrepreneurs, along with public and private companies. It handles M&A, MBOs and transitions to employee ownership along with a wide range of other corporate and investment transactions. The team has a particular focus on the media and publishing, financial services and healthcare sectors.
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Gorvins Solicitors supported bar designer and manufacturer Cantilever Bar Systems on its transition to employee ownership. The process also included a capital reduction demerger to facilitate the sale of shares to the EOT.
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They offer attention to detail and understand client requirements.
Gorvins have easily handled the most complex matters we have given them.
Their strengths are their holistic approach, their thoroughness and that
senior partners are always available.
They were extremely approachable and provided good legal advice for those of us who were unfamiliar with the process involved.
They are able to provide a wide range of advice for corporate and individual clients through their multi-disciplinary office. They are responsive and proactive in their client relationships.
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Andrew Curwen is head of Gorvins' corporate team and is adept at handling a wide range of transactions, including acquisitions and MBOs. He is particularly active on deals in the finance sector.
Andrew offered excellent service at all stages.
Christian Mancier is an experienced corporate lawyer who acts on acquisitions and sales, including transactions backed by private equity funding. He also has experience advising firms on the transition to employee ownership.
Christian was proactive and commercial.
Christian Mancier has excellent technical knowledge and communication.
Christian is always very helpful.
Christian is excellent in his field and is always ready to signpost and make introductions where necessary. He is very reliable and amiable and we have complete faith in his advice.
Christian Mancier was very easy to work with, very responsive and explained matters in a very easy to understand manner.
Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
Provided by Gorvins Solicitors
Christian Mancier
Head of Department
Gemma Lingard
Rowan Uren
Christian Mancier
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