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HCR Law

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

UK Guide 2026 : West Midlands

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HCR Law

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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.

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.

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Work Highlights

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  • HCR Law advised Thistle Pharma on its acquisition of certain assets of Rokshaw which related to the production, supply and wholesale of specials medicines.

  • HCR Law advised Thistle Pharma on its acquisition of certain assets of Rokshaw which related to the production, supply and wholesale of specials medicines.

Strengths

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  • Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. I have worked with the team on a number of transactions with varying degrees of complexity and they have been highly capable.

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

  • Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. No matter what is presented to them, they always seem to find a solution or answer.

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

  • They have a great understanding of our ways of working on transactions, and bring a real partnership approach.

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

  • They have a great understanding of our ways of working on transactions, and bring a real partnership approach.

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

  • Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. No matter what is presented to them, they always seem to find a solution or answer.

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

  • Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is very strong. I have worked with the team on a number of transactions with varying degrees of complexity and they have been highly capable.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Arpinder Dhillon
    Arpinder Dhillon

    Arpinder Dhillon

    Arpinder Dhillon guides clients through all aspects of transactional work, including strategic acquisitions, share capital sales and buyouts.

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  • Charlotte Thornton-Smith
    Charlotte Thornton-Smith

    Charlotte Thornton-Smith

    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 has been an outstanding adviser.

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

    • Charlotte is just brilliant at her job.

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

    Alison Scott

    Alison Scott is a partner at HCR law and head of the Midlands corporate team. Known for her work with both buyers and sellers, she specialises in corporate acquisitions, disposals, as well as restructuring work.

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Ranked Individuals at HCR Law (3)

West Midlands

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    Arpinder Dhillon

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

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  • Profile image of Charlotte Thornton-Smith

    Charlotte Thornton-Smith

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

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  • Profile image of Alison Scott

    Alison Scott

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

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