Edward Robinson > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > Cheltenham, England > Lawyer Profile

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
COMPASS HOUSE
LYPIATT ROAD
CHELTENHAM
GL50 2QJ
England
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Work Department

Corporate

Position

Legal Director

Career

Edward has experience of a wide range of Corporate and Commercial transactions including mergers and acquisitions, private equity and corporate finance. He has worked with clients from a variety of sectors, including real estate, technology and healthcare. Clients include listed plcs with international interests through to fast-growing owner-managed SMEs. Edward has a particular specialism of corporate transactions in sub-Saharan Africa, including recent deals in Nigeria, Ghana, Mozambique, Côte d’Ivoire and Zambia. Edward is a member of the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA).

Edward is admitted to practise in England and Wales.

Lawyer Rankings

South West > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire

(Rising stars)

Edward Robinson Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Based in Cheltenham, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s corporate practice acts for an enviable roster of clients including those hailing from the aviation, renewables and technology sectors. The firm is well known for its strong offering in M&A, particularly pertaining to the Middle East and Africa. Practice head Richard Norton focuses on corporate finance and banking transactions, with banks, borrowers and international companies among his client base. Jonathan Morleydelivers complex legal advice in a clear manner’ and is particularly active within the private equity space. Legal director Edward Robinson has built a niche specialism in corporate transactions involving the sub-Saharan region.

South West > Finance > Banking and finance

(Rising stars)

Edward Robinson  – Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s banking and finance team is active across loan and security transactions, including major loan facility agreements and an array of international deals – extending to Shariah-compliant financings for Middle East banks. Noted for his broad international coverage, practice head Richard Norton regularly acts for listed companies and hedge funds, while Naomi Nettleton is well-placed to handle complex commercial property transactions. Daniel Moore leverages his expertise in insolvency and distressed situations to advise banks on a range of related issues including freezing orders and refinancings. Edward Robinson and Matthew Hobbs are further key contacts.