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Paris Smith LLP

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

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In running your business the stakes are high and your corporate law advisors need to understand your ambitions and aspirations. At every stage of your business’s life cycle, there are complicated decisions that need to be made, so your legal team should be right there with you with solid, commercial and timely advice. Your corporate team is focussed on solutions. Helping our clients succeed is at the heart of the way we work. Working with our team means you get the balance of technical skill and commercial focus.

Key corporate law services

  • Company acquisitions, disposals and management buy-outs.   

  • Venture and growth capital and private equity.

  • Corporate structuring, restructuring and reorganisations.

  • Ownership (shareholders, partnership and LLP) agreements and constitutional.

  • Corporate law advice and governance.

  • Employee and stakeholder incentivisation.

  • Company secretarial services.

    • Mergers & Acquisitions 

    It’s a given that your lawyers should make the deal happen, but faultless project management from start to finish, targeted risk assessed due diligence, knowing what matters commercially in negotiations and really understanding what success looks like for you; those skillsets are what makes our team stand out from its competitors.

    Whilst based in the South of England, Paris Smith acts for businesses and families throughout the UK. 

    Chambers Review

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    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - The South

    Band 1

    What the Team is Known For

    Paris Smith is a well-reputed firm capable of advising clients on the full range of complex M&A transactions and other corporate matters. The team acts for owner-managed businesses and larger corporates based both locally and overseas. It operates alongside other departments within the firm to provide a well-rounded service to clients, including prominent retail and property development companies.

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    Work Highlights

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    • The Paris Smith team acted for the shareholders of Charters Estate Agents on their exit to Lomond Group.

    Strengths

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    • I felt that the professionals working on my matter had a complete grasp of the nuances of it at all times. The depth of understanding and commercial reach within the team were very impressive.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • Paris Smith had very rapid responses, including weekend work. They gave excellent advice. We were facing multi-faceted and complex matters, and they captured all of the key issues very quickly.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • We have had a longstanding relationship with the team and always feel we get great support and advice. They have a broad range of skills and take the time to understand the transaction.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • Very thorough and professional work was delivered by a friendly and efficient team. They were brilliant throughout the whole process.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    • The team at Paris Smith are very responsive and available when we need them. The value for money is excellent.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

    Notable Practitioners

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    • Amanda Brockwell
      Amanda Brockwell

      Amanda Brockwell

      Amanda Brockwell is knowledgeable across a wide scope of corporate and commercial work. She acts for a broad clientele of corporates, private equity funds and venture capital investors.

      • Amanda is one of the best solicitors I have worked with.

        Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

      • Amanda is a fantastic leader and a very trusted adviser.

        Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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    • Jonathon Roy
      Jonathon Roy

      Jonathon Roy

      Jonathon Roy has deep experience in corporate and commercial finance matters. He advises clients from owner-managed businesses to large multinationals on a range of transactions.

      • Jonathan is the consummate professional.

        Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

      • Jonathon is an exemplary partner and always highly responsive. A true friend of our business.

        Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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    • Michael Moore
      Michael Moore

      Michael Moore

      Michael Moore leads Paris Smith's corporate team and is active in a broad range of corporate transactions. His sector expertise includes technology, leisure and manufacturing.

      • Michael offers great pragmatic advice.

        Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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    • Richard Atcherley
      Richard Atcherley

      Richard Atcherley

      Richard Atcherley is commended for his strong corporate law practice. His broad offering covers M&A transactions, management buyouts and a range of other general corporate matters.

      • I had a very positive experience working with Richard.

        Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
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