David Coates > Charles Russell Speechlys LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Turned to by both PE firms and portfolio companies, Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is regularly engaged on lower mid-market transactions. The practice is jointly led by David Coates, an active adviser with particular experience in the TMT and retail sectors, and Andrew Clarke, whose broad capabilities span sponsor, management team, and HNWI representation. Rebecca Burford, noted for her focus on management buy-outs and growth capital investments, has most recently advised on deals in the healthcare and logistics sectors. In Cheltenham, Adrian Mayer is especially noted for his Africa-focused work. Cheltenham-based corporate finance partner Jonathan Morley is also recommended.

Operating across a myriad of sectors and industries, including but not limited to TMT, healthcare, real estate and professional services, the corporate team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP manages a steady stream of deals for a diverse portfolio of clients. With the wider firm’s emphasis on private capital, the team’s expertise is notably pronounced in the private wealth, financial services, and private equity sectors, where it has experienced an uptick in cross-border activity. Practice head David Coates specialises in corporate finance advisory and transactional work for both public and private companies. The business advisory and transactions services division is led by David Collins, who has extensive experience in both domestic and cross-border M&A transactions across a range of sectors. Hamish Perry is noted for his strong focus on private company M&A, joint ventures and private equity work.