Mr Colin Hewitt > Ward Hadaway LLP > Newcastle upon Tyne, England > Lawyer Profile

Ward Hadaway LLP
SANDGATE HOUSE
102 QUAYSIDE
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE1 3DX
England

Work Department

Commercial

Position

Partner

Career

Colin has advised a wide range of companies and public bodies on company, corporate and partnership law as well as directors duties and  governance, trading structures and commercial agreements for 30 years.

As a Legal 500 2016 leading individual, Colin is widely recognised as an expert in corporate governance issues, the structuring of large-scale projects and the setting up and organisation of incorporated and unincorporated structures, with a particular focus on joint ventures, and public/private partnerships.

His experience in relation to corporate structures, the associated agreements, corporate governance and directors’ duties is complemented by his expertise in dealing with shareholder, partnership and LLP disputes where he has advised on a number of high profile multi-million pound disputes.

Colin also has particular experience in the energy sector and is a director of the industry body NOF Energy Limited.

Lawyer Rankings

North > Corporate and commercial > Corporate and commercial: Newcastle

(Hall of Fame)

Colin HewittWard Hadaway LLP

Counting major port authorities, sports clubs, and entities operating in the leisure, human capital, and transport sectors among its impressive roster of clients, Ward Hadaway LLP’s sizeable corporate and commercial offering spans the full range of matters, including M&A, financing, corporate restructuring, commercial contracts, and data protection issues. Robert Thompson heads the corporate department, while Damien Charlton leads the commercial team. Thompson advises public and private sector clients on disposals, mergers, and corporate structuring, while Charlton has notable experience handling outsourcing, joint ventures, and general commercial contracting. Tom Pollard advises public and private companies as well as private equity houses on disposals, investments, and reorganisations, while Clare French has notable experience acting for clients in the healthcare, leisure, and e-commerce industries. Steven Roper offers commercial, contract and corporate governance advice, and heads the transport and infrastructure subgroup. Colin Hewitt is a known for expertise in governance issues and corporate structures.

North > Projects, energy and natural resources > Energy and projects

With a notable foothold in the biogas space, the full-service energy offering at Ward Hadaway LLP leverages the firm’s corporate, commercial, property, and construction finance capabilities to advise on the full spectrum of sector-specific issues. Advice pertaining to investments, acquisitions, and the corporate aspects of energy construction projects form notable key pillars of work for the team. Mark Whitehead heads up the practice and takes point on debt and equity financed energy infrastructure projects. Also in the core team, Colin Hewitt is the name to note for clients operating in the hydrocarbon market.