Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
UK Guide 2025 : West Midlands
Band 1
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(01905) 612001Chambers Review
HCR Law has a broad regional spread, with experience acting for owner-managed businesses, listed companies and multinational groups. Instructed in matters ranging from private equity work to cross-border M&A, the team is capable of drawing upon support from adjacent practices in property, employment and IP law. The group possesses a particular focus on corporate transactions in the healthcare industry, with additional experience handling deals across the manufacturing, technology and retail sectors.
Work Highlights
- HCR Law represented Fluidone in its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Highlander Computing Solutions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Their commercial awareness is world class."
"The partners at Harrison Clark Rickerbys are exceptional at handling complex transactions."
"It was evident from the start that the team were dedicated to the job at hand and I was kept informed on an almost daily basis."
"They keep me abreast of what's going on and respond very quickly to requests. They have excellent skill sets and expertise."
"Their commercial awareness is world class."
"The partners at Harrison Clark Rickerbys are exceptional at handling complex transactions."
"It was evident from the start that the team were dedicated to the job at hand and I was kept informed on an almost daily basis."
"They keep me abreast of what's going on and respond very quickly to requests. They have excellent skill sets and expertise."
Notable Practitioners
Arpinder Dhillon guides clients through all aspects of transactional work, including strategic acquisitions, share capital sales and buyouts.
Charlotte Thornton-Smith is a well-regarded corporate lawyer and head of HCR Law's Worcester office and co-head of the Central England Office. She has strong experience in corporate health and social care work and often takes a leading role on significant sale and acquisition transactions.
"Charlotte's responsiveness was very good, and her insight into how to get everything done was excellent."
"She will pick the phone up at any time and be very helpful. She provides us with solutions."
"Charlotte was so innovative in her work and handled everything well."
"I knew I was in good hands. Her knowledge, calm and professional manner, coupled with a warm and friendly personality, make her the best I've had the pleasure to work with."