Chambers Review
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Corporate/M&A: Wales - UK
What the Team is Known For
Hugh James represents an impressive number of significant Welsh institutions, including a broad range of public sector clients and governmental bodies, while also working with local and national business clients on complex, high-value and cross-border transactions. It demonstrates particular expertise in the leisure and hospitality, gaming, media and healthcare sectors.
Strengths
The Hugh James team have good technical knowledge and strong commercial acumen.
The team provides a reliable, responsive and supportive service.
Hugh James are strongly focused on delivery, with a strong collaborative and entrepreneurial approach to working with clients and building long-term partnerships.
Hugh James handles complex and sophisticated matters with ease. It has a very experienced group of lawyers to call on, based in all key jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
Hugh James continued to advise 888Africa after assisting in its acquisition of Nairobi-based gaming operator BetLion.
Notable practitioners
Gerallt is an excellent practice leader.
Gerallt leads the corporate team very well and is well respected among his peers, employees and customers.
He is a consummate professional who provides clear, commercial advice to clients and is well respected by them and other professionals alike.
Gerallt is easy to work with and understands the detail.
Greg Williams is experienced in both domestic and international M&A, alongside investment and private equity work. He has particular specialisms in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
Greg is an excellent corporate lawyer with vast experience.
Greg leads a talented team and sets high standards in terms of service and advice provision.
Gemma Davies is a senior associate in the corporate team at Hugh James. Her experience spans mergers, acquisitions, and debt and equity investments.
She was really quick to respond and got through work really well. She was really professional.
Gemma is very responsive and provides good knowledge and support.
She's first class and has the ability to anticipate problems before they arise.