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Provided by Matthew Downing
Matt works with a broad range of clients including business owners, leadership teams and shareholders, enabling businesses to pursue commercial opportunities with his strategic advice. As a Partner and Head of the Corporate and Commercial Department at Holmes & Hills Solicitors, Matt advises clients on a vast range of commercial matters, including: corporate mergers, acquisitions and business sales, company restructures, management buyouts, Shareholders’ and Partnership Agreements, corporate finance and succession planning.
Matt advises on a broad spectrum of commercial legal issues and is well-placed to support clients through the full business lifecycle - from formation and growth to restructuring and exit.
Prior to joining Holmes & Hills, Matt’s career has seen him lead corporate legal teams across Norwich and Cambridge, before joining Holmes & Hills to lead and grow the firm’s corporate and commercial offering in line with its regional expansion strategy.
Provided by Chambers
Matthew Downing is experienced in corporate finance and specialises in guiding clients through buyer and seller-side deals in the SME/owner-managed business space.
Provided by Chambers
Matt is very responsive. He didn't want to confuse things and was able to see the bigger picture and get the deal done.
Matt has a very pragmatic approach to contract negotiation.
Matt's approach is pragmatic and sensible. Matt tries to offer a sensible path at all times whilst still protecting our interests.
Matt is always available and provides clear and concise advice that is tailored to our specific needs.
We have received superb support from Matthew. He is incredibly responsive and offers sound advice and guidance.
Matt is very responsive. He didn't want to confuse things and was able to see the bigger picture and get the deal done.
Matt has a very pragmatic approach to contract negotiation.
Matt's approach is pragmatic and sensible. Matt tries to offer a sensible path at all times whilst still protecting our interests.
Matt is always available and provides clear and concise advice that is tailored to our specific needs.
We have received superb support from Matthew. He is incredibly responsive and offers sound advice and guidance.