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Led by Jean-Paul da Costa and Leigh Head, our Corporate & Commercial team advises on the full spectrum of corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance, private equity, banking and investment matters. We act for PLCs and privately owned SMEs, including well-known franchising brands such as Winkworth, Headmasters and leading Monkey Puzzle franchisees.

From our London and Hertfordshire offices, we support a diverse client base across local, national and international markets. Our growing practice is recognised for its strength in complex, high-value transactions, delivering strategic, commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s objectives.

We bring deep sector experience across franchising, media, retail and hospitality, with clients including Graphite Media and Sunday Best Recordings. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless support, working closely with clients’ advisers and our in-house employment and property teams to deliver a fully integrated, efficient service.

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Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - Thames Valley

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Sherrards Solicitors maintains a healthy reputation acting for clients in the media and entertainment sector. The firm also acts on behalf of clients from the charity, manufacturing and technology industries. The team offers further experience advising AIM market clients on a range of M&A and corporate regulatory matters. It also demonstrates expertise in international work, with continued involvement in matters with European and Asian elements.

Work Highlights

  • Sherrards Solicitors acted on the sale by the Master Removers Group shareholders of Bishopsgate, a specialist logistics and delivery business, to Elanders.

Strengths

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The firm has a very accomplished team with very good specialist sector knowledge. They are technically very strong, with a large enough team to handle all the additional work.

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The firm is totally professional, measured and thoughtful. Their considered advice comes from a place of extensive experience and a deep understanding of complex processes.

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The firm provide consistent and high-quality service.

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The firm is very professional and prompt, and resolves problems by finding solutions rather than 'scoring points'. They are technically strong but have a commercial and practical approach as well.

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Notable Practitioners

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Leigh Head
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Leigh Head
2
Band 2
Leigh Head leads the firm's corporate and commercial team. He handles a broad range of M&A work and corporate reorganisations, and has particular expertise in the media industry.

Leigh is very calm and also commercial.

Leigh is a brilliant individual; always very calm under pressure and always delivers the goods. It's a pleasure to have him on your side.

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Leigh Head
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Leigh Head
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Members

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James Crook

Jean-Paul Da Costa

Head of Department

Laurel Zhang

Leigh Head

Leigh Head

Head of Department

Max Marmor

Stephen McNeill

Clients

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Cambria Automobiles plc

FC Exchange Limited

Graphite Media Limited

Hair Biomedical International Holdings Limited

Reward Cloud Limited

Winkworth Franchising Limited

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Bio- chemical

Charities / Not for Profit

Commercial & Professional Services

Media

Private Clients / Individuals

Software & Computer Services

Technology, Hardware & Electronics