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Tozers LLP

Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Tozers LLP

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You need the right legal advice to keep your business one step ahead. Our company & commercial law team provide insightful and practical support, enabling you to achieve your commercial objectives.

We are with you for every stage of your business journey, whether you are starting out, looking to expand or restructure, or are planning your next steps.

Our experienced team advises on all aspects of company and commercial law, helping you to protect your business while making the most of the opportunities on offer.

Our company & commercial law team deal with the full spectrum of business matters, including:

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Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Tozers has an established presence in significant local transactions. The team demonstrates a dedicated focus on deals involving holiday parks, charities and the hotels and leisure sector. The team provides advice on investments, share sales and management buyouts, among numerous other issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Tozers advised Greymare Group on the purchase of Cornwall’s Trewithen Dairy.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrated an efficient service, clear communication and a clear understanding and articulation of the key points. I have confidence in the advice given.

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  • They were extremely professional, knowledgeable of the local market but in addition to all of that they were able to quickly understand the dynamics and psychology involved with the transaction.

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  • The team at Tozers provides advice and support on some complicated corporate and commercial arrangements and its ability to simplify for us lay people is excellent.

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  • The team is technically very competent and focused on pragmatic advice delivered in a cost effective way.

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  • We have always had prompt responses to our queries and matters have been dealt with in a very timely manner.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Amy Laver
    Amy Laver

    Amy Laver

    Amy Laver handles the full spectrum of corporate and M&A work and regularly acts for companies, schools and charities.

    • Amy Laver is a good solicitor.

      Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK

    • Amy is perfectly competent and able. She always delivers.

      Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK
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  • James D Orpin
    James D Orpin

    James D Orpin

    James Orpin leads the corporate and commercial team at Tozers. He deals with all aspects of corporate and M&A work, including working with startups.

    • I received an excellent service from James.

      Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK

    • James is highly valued as a corporate and commercial adviser to both me and the wider board.

      Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK

    • James is a very capable lawyer.

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    • I have worked with James for a long time. I rely on him to be quick, adaptable, efficient, commercially aware and pragmatic.

      Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses respondentUK

    • James is a pleasure to work with.

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Ranked Individuals at Tozers LLP (2)

South West

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    James D Orpin

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