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EMW

SEEBECK HOUSE, ONE SEEBECK PLACE, KNOWLHILL, MILTON KEYNES, MK5 8FR, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 0845 070 6000
Fax:: Fax 0845 074 2501
DX:: 151620 MILTON KEYNES-18

Web:: www.emwph.com
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Milton Keynes, London

What we say about the firm's legal practice in South East

Corporate and commercial

Within Corporate and commercial: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, EMW is a second tier firm,

‘Responsive and commercial in its approach’, EMW represented key financial services client Hotbed in its acquisition of software company Wheatley Associates. Ian Mabbutt heads up the corporate team, with expertise in acquisitions and corporate finance. For commercial contracts Liz Appleyard is also recommended.

Within EU and competition EU and competition

Dispute resolution

Within Commercial litigation: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, EMW is a second tier firm,

‘Insightful, astute and professional’, EMW recently won new clients Travis Perkins, Reggae Reggae Sauce and RPA International. Mark Rondel leads the team and was instructed in numerous shareholder disputes during 2010. Mark Hessel is also recommended.

Finance

Within Banking and finance, EMW is a second tier firm,

With experience in property finance and asset-based lending, EMW was appointed to the asset finance panel of Santander in 2010. The team, led by Ian Mabbutt, also advised AIM-listed company Praesepe on the reverse takeover of Beacon Entertainments and its subsidiaries for £50m.

Within Insolvency and corporate recovery Insolvency and corporate recovery

Human resources

Within Employment: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, EMW is a first tier firm,

EMW provides a ‘high-quality, tailor-made service’. ‘Expertly led’ by Jon Taylor, the team handled a growing number of restructuring programmes and employment tribunal applications in 2010.

Overview

Within Regional review, EMW is a second tier firm,

Hampshire firm Bond Pearce LLP is highly regarded for its superb corporate and retail client base, and in Buckinghamshire, EMW’s employment and commercial property teams rank highly.

Public sector

Within Local government Local government

Real estate

Within Commercial property: Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middx, EMW is a first tier firm,

EMW has the ‘best possible understanding of property investment and development’. In 2011, Stephen Kay took over as head of the ten-partner team, which acts for Travis Perkins, Euro Car Parts and Atmosphere Bars & Clubs. Recent highlights include acting for Santander on a £500m deal to re-acquire approximately 200 properties from investment group Mapely.

Within Construction , EMW is a third tier firm,

The ‘consistently prompt and professional’ EMW recently prepared construction documents for a large-scale retail development for Inter MK Limited, the owner of MK Dons. Anna Stillman is recommended.

Within Planning, EMW is a third tier firm,

Led by Giles Ferin, the planning team at EMW recently advised Enviroparks (Hirwaun) on applications and planning obligations for a proposed £100m hi-tech waste recycling and energy recovery plant.

TMT (technology, media and telecoms)

Within Intellectual property , EMW is a third tier firm,

EMW provides ‘sound and practical advice’ on trade marks, and design and patent work. In 2010, the team successfully defended Vax in a registered design infringement claim brought by Dyson. The ‘clever, concise, and quick’ Mark Finn is recommended for disputes, and Liz Appleyard handles non-contentious work.

Within IT and telecoms, EMW is a third tier firm,

Liz Appleyard and Moira Myers handle technology matters at EMW, and advise on licensing agreements. The team won Redkite Financial Markets as a client in 2010, and continues to act for Signifo and Rightmove Group.

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