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The Weightman's Newcastle corporate team’s focused sector approach has been pivotal in the development of its client portfolio. By way of example:
We are recognised as the leading firm in supporting fast-growing technology businesses and boast an enviable client list in this field,
We have a sector strength in supporting independent financial advisors and wealth managers who are facing increased regulation and are therefore looking to consolidate. Through our work with some major consolidators, we believe that we will have worked with more IFAs in the last 12 months than the majority of law firms in the UK.
We have the market-leading private equity and venture capital team in the north of England. Our knowledge of the equity funding market has enabled us to attract many significant private equity backed companies, who look to the team to support them through the growth strategies expected by private equity funders. In the last 12 months, the team has completed over 50 transactions in the venture capital and private equity sector. The team has also started to work more frequently with mid-market private equity funders,.
We have had an active 12 months, with the Weightmans’ Newcastle corporate team advising on over 85 transactions with a combined value of over £250 million.
The strength of the team was recognised at the Insider Dealmaker Awards where we were shortlisted in nine categories for the 2023 awards, with the team winning corporate law firm of the year.
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Weightmans advised the shareholders of Teesside-based connected data platform Datum360 on the firm's acquisition by Autodesk, a multinational software corporation based in San Francisco.
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Their strengths are their knowledge, research and attention to detail. They left absolutely no stone unturned.
They go above and beyond in making sure that the clients know what's going on and they retain a very good relationship with them.
Their advice always adds value and I learn and improve from working with them and not the other way around. They are extremely adept and can manage nuances around early stage finance deals.
They don't just deal with the issue, they take hold of the full legal aspect when required. They were flexible and able to adapt to any obstacles.
Their strengths are their knowledge, research and attention to detail. They left absolutely no stone unturned.
They go above and beyond in making sure that the clients know what's going on and they retain a very good relationship with them.
Their advice always adds value and I learn and improve from working with them and not the other way around. They are extremely adept and can manage nuances around early stage finance deals.
They don't just deal with the issue, they take hold of the full legal aspect when required. They were flexible and able to adapt to any obstacles.
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Duncan Reid is a partner at Weightmans' Newcastle office. He is an experienced transactional practitioner offering expertise in M&A and investment work. He has a strong focus on matters arising in the technology and financial services sectors, among others.
Duncan has fantastic knowledge on all corporate matters, the wider business issues and complications, so it feels like you are dealing with a member of our own team rather than an external adviser.
Partner Paul Wigham is based in Weightmans' Newcastle office. He 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.
Kirsty Adamson has expertise in acquisition, disposal and investment transactions across the manufacturing, financial services and IT sectors.
Kirsty is an outstanding lawyer. She is knowledgeable and commercial.
Kirsty is adept at explaining particularly complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.
Kirsty's attention to detail was fantastic and the negotiation tactics were very good indeed.
Rosie Roof is a principal associate in Weightmans' Newcastle office. She has experience in M&A and private equity transactions across a range of sectors, including financial services and technology.
Rosie offers fantastic levels of service, is always available and is acutely aware of all the details. She is extremely competent and wholeheartedly trusted.
Rosie has an incredible work ethic and has stepped up to a new level. She is a rising star.
Rosie was amazing from start to finish. We have nothing but praise for her.
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Dionne McGarrigal
Head of Department
Eleanor Baird
Meghan Peters
Nick Gray
Rosie Roof
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BGF, Perwyn
Bloc Ventures
Bluetree Group
Broadband Satellite
Datum360
LDC
Maven
Mercia
NASDAQ listed Perficient Inc
North Edge
NorthStar Ventures
Oak Engage
Praesto
SaleCycle
Zerolight
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Fast-growing technology businesses
Acquisitions and disposals
Debt funding
Financial advisors
Group reorganisations and restructurings
Market-leading private equity and venture capital
Private equity
Private equity and venture capital
Venture capital transactions
Wealth managers