Corporate/M&A - North East
What the Team is Known For
Sintons provides advice on M&A as well as insolvency, restructuring and corporate finance. The firm frequently advises SMEs, private companies and owner-managed businesses. It has notable experience across a range of industries, with a strong focus on the dental industry, as well as the broader health sector.
Strengths
"Sintons has an experienced team which is invested in the business and people. The firm has a good network and the team is quick to call back and turn work around."
"Sintons did an excellent job and kept us well informed throughout the long process."
"The team at Sintons is very efficient, timely and works well to a timetable."
Work Highlights
Sintons advised Advanced Electric Machines Group in a Series A funding round totalling £23 million by a syndicate of institutional and private equity investors.
Notable Practitioners
Managing partner at Sintons, Chris Welch works on corporate reorganisations and acquisitions, among other transactions. He offers particular expertise in the leisure and healthcare sectors. "Chris is unbelievably brilliant to work with." "He expertly oversees our deals." "He quickly inspires confidence and trust, providing clear and pragmatic advice when issues arise. He's proactive in pursuing the transaction and is very responsive and approachable too."
Adrian Dye is head of the corporate department at Sintons. He primarily focuses on private equity fundraisings and exits as part of a broad practice which also incorporates a wide variety of M&A. "Adrian is very experienced and knowledgeable - he's worked with us for a number of years and is very proactive in his approach." "Adrian is a great communicator and keeps us up to date with everything that goes on at a level that we understand." "We're very satisfied with Adrian's services."
Matt Collen is a corporate and commercial partner at Sintons. He works on mergers, acquisitions and disposals for buyers and sellers across a variety of sectors, including financial and customer services. "Matt is an excellent lawyer. He's extremely approachable, diligent and is highly experienced."
Emma Pern is a partner in Sintons' company and commercial department. She has a strong corporate practice working for domestic and international clients on a variety of transactions. She also has experience with management buyouts and equity and debt investments. "Emma is efficient and quick to find solutions." "She delivers excellent services."