Stevens & Bolton LLP, Corporate/M&A | Chambers UK Profile

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About

Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP

We are one of the largest teams of specialist corporate lawyers in the South East, outside London, undertaking the full range of corporate and corporate finance work.

This includes:

Public and private M&A
Private equity
Fundraisings
Reorganisations
Accelerated/insolvency led transactions
Joint ventures
Corporate governance

We are supported by the full range of specialists required to support corporate transactional work, and many deals in which we are involved have a significant international dimension.

We also provide incorporation and company secretarial services.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - The South

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Steven & Bolton LLP is a full-service firm that handles complex private equity and corporate transactions for clients ranging from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to national and international corporations. It offers a solid team of experts capable of handling the full gamut of corporate work, including notable experience in cross-border mandates, and provides clients with the benefit of wide-ranging expertise thanks to banking, tax, pensions and IP specialists within the firm.

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Work Highlights

Stevens & Bolton advised The Ardonagh Group on multiple strategic acquisitions throughout the year.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

This firm stands out for its collaborative culture, innovative mindset and commitment to excellence. It has a well-structured environment that supports both productivity and collaboration.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
UK

The firm has exceptional strength and depth in mid-size M&A transactions. The team have handled complex structures with ease and sophistication.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
UK

They offer 'London-quality' service and experience, but with greater partner involvement and more competitive fees. A true 'lead from the front' approach is shown by the partner.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
UK

Stevens & Bolton has a wide range of professionals with great expertise and quick responses.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
UK

This firm stands out for its collaborative culture, innovative mindset and commitment to excellence. It has a well-structured environment that supports both productivity and collaboration.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
UK

The firm has exceptional strength and depth in mid-size M&A transactions. The team have handled complex structures with ease and sophistication.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
UK

They offer 'London-quality' service and experience, but with greater partner involvement and more competitive fees. A true 'lead from the front' approach is shown by the partner.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
UK

Stevens & Bolton has a wide range of professionals with great expertise and quick responses.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Richard Baxter

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Senior Statespeople

Richard Baxter is a leading corporate lawyer in the region known for his expertise in M&A. He acts on behalf of clients in an array of sectors, including energy and technology.

Richard is at the top of his profession – supportive of all his fellow partners, he is good at giving advice.

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James R A Waddell

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Eminent Practitioners

James Waddell is the managing partner of Stevens & Bolton. He advises clients from across an array of sectors on transactions including M&A and private equity deals.

James is a very good guy and a good lawyer.

He is very easy to work with and takes a pragmatic view to get things done.

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Joe Bedford

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Band 1

Joe Bedford is noted for his broad expertise in corporate matters. He is active in finance transactions and counts a number of banks and corporates among his clientele.

Joe understands our business exceptionally well and provides comprehensive advice tailored to the issues he knows we care about. He is pragmatic and exceptionally well organised; we are in safe hands.

Joe is able to expertly navigate complex negotiations with ease and professionalism, and he remains focused on the commercial matters that could have a meaningful impact on M&A transactions.

Joe is a highly competent and trusted legal adviser offering exceptional client service. He is an excellent sounding board when discussing all manner of matters relating to M&A transactions.

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Keith Syson

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Band 1

Keith Syson is a distinguished practitioner who advises clients in a range of sectors. His practice exhibits expertise in M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions.

Keith is proactive and very user-friendly. He is responsive, thorough and effective and has good market knowledge.

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Jenny Robertson

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Band 3

Jenny Robertson is a well-regarded solicitor in the corporate law team at Stevens & Bolton. She frequently handles M&A transactions and is noted in particular for her expertise in the technology sector.

Jenny is a really excellent partner who quickly felt like a key part of the team. Her knowledge of transaction norms and the industry was invaluable.

Jenny is excellent – thorough, commercial and pragmatic. She gives good practical advice and is a good negotiator.

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Jonathan Steele

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Band 3

Jonathan Steele is involved in a range of corporate matters, including transactions in the technology and healthcare sectors. He ably handles investments, restructurings and M&A.

He has a tremendous sense of humour, which makes all the complex legal matters much easier to deal with. He is reliable, responsive and organised.

Jonathan is experienced and hard-working.

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Nick Atkins

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Band 3

Nick Atkins is an experienced corporate lawyer with particular expertise in cross-border M&A deals. He also exhibits strength in private equity transactions.

Nick's professionalism, knowledge and ability to address our specific needs were incredibly impressive and played a significant role in our decision-making.

Nick is organised, and easy to work with, meets deadlines and has expertise. He has an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.

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The South

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

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Richard Baxter

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Senior Statespeople

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James R A Waddell

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Eminent Practitioners

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Joe Bedford

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Band 1

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Keith Syson

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Band 1

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Jenny Robertson

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Band 3

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Nick Atkins

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Band 3

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

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Jonathan Steele

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Band 3

Members

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James R A Waddell

Jenny Robertson

Head of Department

Jonathan Steele