Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Corporate/M&A - North East
What the Team is Known For
Ward Hadaway has a significant presence across the North East and acts for a variety of clients, including PLCs, international companies and private equity funders. The team advises on all aspects of corporate and M&A, and can provide related expertise in competition, tax, banking and pensions law. It also has a strong sector focus on independent healthcare and manufacturing. The firm merged with The Endeavour Partnership in July 2025.
Strengths
Ward Hadaway has an experienced and commercially-minded corporate team. It has a good understanding of multiple sectors and deal structures, and provides in-depth and timely responses.
The team is highly responsive to all requests and always provides good guidance on complex topics.
The team has a wide range of specialist knowledge and the ability to bring all parts of the firm to discussions. They are responsive and their thought leadership is topical, concise and detailed.
Ward Hadaway has a track record of delivering high quality advice. It has a big corporate team with coverage at all levels and supporting disciplines.
The sale was incredibly complex and everything was handled expertly with ease and speed. The staff were very easy to work with and they explained the most complex matters in plain English.
Work Highlights
Ward Hadaway advised ScS Group on a cash offer by way of a scheme of arrangement by Cerezzola, worth around £100 million.
Notable practitioners
Nik Tunley advises clients on a range of matters, with a focus on M&A and investment work.
Nik is a fantastic solicitor with a commercial nous that stands him apart from his peers.
He's my go-to lawyer for any advice and needs.
Nigel Williams focuses his practice on local owner-managers. He advises his clients on a range of transactions including share capital acquisitions and sales, as well as being able to provide funding expertise.
He is incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and versatile.
Nigel is a great professional and a joy to work with.
Richard Butts is a really efficient lawyer.
James Butler carries out a wide range of corporate advisory work, including M&A deals, investment work, restructurings and EOTs.
James is a very good solicitor. He is proactive and always performs to a high standard.
James has been of great help and support to us.
He has very good technical knowledge, good experience and is straightforward to work with.
James is a strong lawyer; he's very responsive and helpful.