Corporate/M&A - North East
Band 1
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.
Strengths
Ward Hadaway has a wide range of partners to utilise over a complex deal.
Ward Hadaway knows our business intrinsically. We appreciate the regular updates, meetings, advice, general long-term care and attention to detail.
Their attention to detail and strong rapport building across all stakeholders provides a comprehensive service.
The corporate team is fantastic, with great technical knowledge, but also incredibly personable and pragmatic.
They have extensive knowledge and experience in all commercial matters, giving excellent advice and recommendations. They are attentive to customers and available when necessary.
Work Highlights
Ward Hadaway advised the shareholders of Springfield Healthcare Group on the sale of six care facilities across Yorkshire to American Healthcare REIT.
Notable practitioners
Nik Tunley advises clients on a range of matters, with a focus on M&A and investment work.
Nik is a brilliant solicitor, who I would recommend to all.
Nik is someone who can operate at the highest level.
Nik is a fantastic lawyer.
Partner Paul Wigham has a strong focus on venture capital work arising across the technology sector and experience advising both buyers and sellers on M&A transactions.
Paul has very strong commercial awareness and an ability to identify the most salient issues for investors.
James Butler carries out a wide range of corporate advisory work, including M&A deals, investment work, restructurings and EOTs.
James Nightingale focuses on investment transactions in high-growth industries and has noted experience in the care home sector.
James provides very detailed and well thought-through advice.
James has a good, strong presence in the market.
James is a high-quality, approachable and dependable lawyer.
Richard Butts handles an extensive variety of corporate transactions, with experience advising on acquisitions, sales and tender offers.
Richard offers an excellent service.
Richard is a very good lawyer.
