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

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What the Team is Known For

VWV has a firmly established corporate practice in Watford that acts for a range of clients and maintains a strong reputation for expertise in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, education and IT. The firm has strong cross-border capabilities within Europe and beyond, in addition to an increasingly prominent national reach. The team works closely with the firm's charities teams to provide depth of expertise within that sector. It offers additional strengths in corporate regulatory and restructuring matters.

Work Highlights

  • VWV acted for Cegos in connection with the purchase of shares in Interactive Workshops.

Strengths

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The department has some of the brightest and most talented minds. The personable approach of the team is difficult to match.

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The quality and efficiency of the work is exceptional. The team have demonstrated time and time again how to cut through the complexity to deliver market-leading solutions in the least amount of time.

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The transaction on which we were advised was very complex, and VWV handled sophisticated matters with due care and attention. They are very responsive, and it is always easy to get hold of a partner.

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The team gives personal attention to clients. They clearly have an immense amount of experience that ensures the work is done efficiently and cost-effectively.

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VWVW have the ability to cover all areas, having experts in every field; you can work across multiple teams with confidence that you are getting dedicated advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Phillips
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Richard Phillips
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Richard Phillips leads VWV's Watford office. He is an experienced M&A and corporate finance specialist with particular expertise in the healthcare sector.

Richard's legal acumen and attention to detail were essential to achieving a successful outcome.

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Emma Cameron
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Emma Cameron
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Emma Cameron is a member of VWV's technology sector group, and she regularly advises tech businesses on sales to private equity. She also advises on joint venture arrangements and fundraisings.

Emma will work all the hours of the day and night to get the deal over the line. Her wealth of experience means she is able to advise on complex matters with relative ease.

Emma has excellent knowledge and fantastic client management skills, and she produces excellent work.

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Samantha Chaney
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Samantha Chaney
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Samantha Chaney offers strength in M&A and corporate financings across a range of sectors, particularly education. She counts a number of prominent SMEs, entrepreneurs and early-stage companies among her clients.

Samantha is highly knowledgeable and able to explain legalities in a way that makes sense to someone not from a legal background.

Samantha's excellence makes her stand out from the crowd.

Sam has a wonderful ability to demystify complex legal matters, clauses and articles, whilst remaining firm and focused in delivering important guidance to the client on issues that matter.

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Richard Phillips
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Richard Phillips
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Emma Cameron
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Emma Cameron
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Samantha Chaney
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Samantha Chaney
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