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11-12 QUEEN SQUARE, BRISTOL, BS1 4NT, ENGLAND
Tel:
Work 0117 926 4121
Fax:
Fax 0117 929 7578
DX:
7812 BRISTOL
Web:
www.meadeking.co.uk
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This prominent Bristol firm provides services to a variety of businesses, particularly in the owner-managed sector. Services include insolvency, commercial property, commercial litigation and company/commercial, as well as advice for individuals, including wills, probate and trusts.

The firm: Meade-King can trace its roots back to 1790 and has used its present name since 1867. It offers a wide range of in-depth specialisations unique to a firm of its size. In some key disciplines individual teams have developed national and international reputations for their expertise and the delivery of quality solutions.

The firm is committed to an approach that is based on knowledge acquisition, partnership and an understanding of clients’ business operations. It delivers a one-to-one service to both commercial and private clients. The practice believes that individual partner responsibility, attention to detail and incisiveness are essential to produce mutually beneficial relationships that can thrive and evolve.

By applying this approach to the needs of regionally based businesses and providing pragmatic, cost-effective advice to clients across the South West, the firm has significantly expanded its activity and breadth of experience within the region’s commercial sector.

At Meade-King, a partnership based on sound, commercial advice translates into the delivery of appropriate solutions. The firm satisfies a demand from businesses that value a high level of personal attention and detail. It provides the highest level of expertise at a cost that is reasonable.

The firm prides itself on the investment it makes in it staff, the breadth and depth of the services it offers and the way in which it anticipates and meets the needs of clients.

Types of work undertaken: The commercial property team handles a full range of matters, including acquisitions and disposals, portfolio management, leases and tenancies, rent reviews, development, joint ventures, licensed premises and secured lending. Clients range from major high-street and international retailers and national charities to developers, property investors and businesses. Insolvency is a major specialism, from practical matters of procedure and interpretation to complex litigation and asset sales. Clients include individuals and companies, as well as insolvency practitioners. Advice is given to directors in asset recovery actions and in relation to liquidations, expertise includes company voluntary arrangements, receiverships and administrations.

The corporate team provides a comprehensive service, including owner-managed business advice, partnership, contractual relationships with customers and suppliers, staff incentive packages, acquisitions, disposals, franchising, joint ventures, business angel investment and mergers.

Other areas of expertise include all aspects of commercial litigation, construction, credit management and debt collection, employment and professional negligence. Private client expertise includes advice for the elderly and wills, probate and trusts.

Breakdown of work %
Private client  27
Commercial property  25
Commercial litigation  17
Insolvency  13
Company/commercial 12
Construction 4
Other 2

Number of UK partners 7
Number of other UK fee-earners 13

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