LAWYER PROFILE

Paul Hardman

UK 2026

Shakespeare Martineau

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses

South West

2 years ranked

About

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UK

Practice Areas

Corporate

Career

Paul has a wide grasp of corporate and commercial issues advising on transactional and governance related matters as well corporate pre nups (shareholders agreements) and divorce settlements (buy outs and demergers). He is a champion for good corporate governance which delivers sustainable business.

He is used to advising on deals involving an international dimension including acting for sellers on transactions involving overseas buyers and joint ventures with overseas partners. He recently concluded a JV in the USA for his UK client with a Saudi JV partner.

Paul has for many years had a special interest in China which has led him to take part in numerous trade missions to China since 2010. He has led the development of his firm’s offering to Chinese businesses and owners and is a director of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, a not for profit organisation designed to promote greater links with China across education, business and culture.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses - South West

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Paul Hardman heads Shakespeare Martineau's corporate team in Bristol. He is active on cross-border and domestic M&A on behalf of SME clients.

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Strengths

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Paul’s commercial sense has helped the business achieve its goals as has his attention to detail whilst still grasping the wider picture.
Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed BusinessesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Paul is an experienced corporate partner who delivers high quality advice to clients in a calm and understandable manner.
Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed BusinessesChambers Guide to the Legal Profession