In recent years, the South West has become a hub for corporate/M&A: mid-market and private equity transactions. There are now many forward-thinking, extremely knowledgeable lawyers based in the region who are leading the way in these areas of work, and in this article we will explore the work of some of the most interesting. We will delve into their backgrounds, and demonstrate their individual strengths and areas of expertise. These are the lawyers making waves in the South West’s corporate/M&A and private equity sector.
Each of the following lawyers is committed to achieving the best outcomes for their clients, which range from private equity funds and large corporates, to energy companies and investment funds. While their backgrounds and areas of expertise may vary, they all share a dedication to delivering top-quality legal advice and driving forward the development of mid-market and private equity work in the South West.
The unique aspect of these lawyers is the diverse sectors they represent — from retail to real estate to energy — they have an unparalleled experience across various industries making them adept at handling complex deals.
Camilla Usher-Clark (Burges Salmon LLP)
Camilla Usher-Clark is a partner at Burges Salmon, where she often represents energy companies and investment funds in acquisitions from a variety of renewable sources. Her work spans single asset or portfolio-scale acquisitions arising from the solar, biomass and battery storage spaces.
Matthew Stoate (Foot Anstey LLP)
With extensive experience in private equity transactions, Matthew Stoate is gaining reputation in the South West corporate landscape. He is a thorough corporate practitioner at Foot Anstey LLP known for his dedicated efforts in this field.
Andrew Webber (TLT LLP)
Andrew Webber at TLT LLP handles the full range of corporate transactions and private equity work. His broad and all-encompassing expertise makes him an indispensable asset in the South West legal scene.
Chris Worrell (Foot Anstey LLP)
Foot Anstey LLP’s Chris Worrell flaunts a longstanding experience acting for both domestic and overseas corporates on a variety of significant transactions, making him a well-known figure in this field.
Conrad Davies (Osborne Clarke LLP)
Conrad Davies of Osborne Clarke LLP is renowned for his extensive corporate and M&A work. He brings in-depth expertise in the real estate sector which sets him apart.
Alisdair Livingstone (Osborne Clarke LLP)
Alisdair Livingstone helms the private equity team at Osborne Clarke. Regularly acting for major fund clients, he provides counsel on a diverse palette of domestic and international transactions, making him a standout figure in the industry.
Dominic Davis (Burges Salmon LLP)
Dominic Davis of Burges Salmon LLP is known to regularly advise on M&A transactions, joint ventures and ECM matters, contributing significant expertise to the South West industry.
Simon Hewes (Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP)
Simon Hewes at Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP has honed his skills through experience in handling transactions in the energy and retail sectors. His extensive expertise enhances the available wealth of knowledge in the South West legal scene.
Richard Spink (Burges Salmon LLP)
Expert in handling a wide range of corporate transactions, Richard Spink brings the depth of his specialisation in private equity matters to the forefront at Burges Salmon LLP.
Emily Settle (Freeths LLP)
Known for her strategic approach on M&A, Emily Settle at Freeths LLP has handled a wide range of corporate transactions, earning her recognition in the South West M&A and private equity legal scene.
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