Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - North East

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Weightmans offers advice on a wide range of matters, including M&A and venture capital funding. The firm regularly advises SMEs and owner-managed businesses, among other domestic and overseas companies. The team has a strong focus on the technology sector.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Duncan Reid
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Duncan Reid
E
Eminent Practitioners

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.

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Paul Wigham
2
Band 2

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.

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Kirsty Adamson
U
Up and Coming

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
Rosie Roof
Associates to watch

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.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Corporate/M&A

Duncan Reid
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Duncan Reid
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Eminent Practitioners
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Paul Wigham
2
Band 2
U
Kirsty Adamson
U
Up and Coming
Rosie Roof
Rosie Roof
Associates to watch