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Partner

Robin is one of the UK’s most experienced employee ownership specialists having advised on the sale of businesses with a combined value of £500m to employee ownership trusts (EOTs) and having advised on all aspects of employee ownership for 16 years.

His career spanning Magic Circle, Big-4 accountancy and a leading City law firm’s tax team has equipped him to help with the challenges faced by clients on their journey to employee ownership. Robin’s experience of trade sales, management and private equity buyouts helps owners make informed decisions when deciding on whether a sale into employee ownership is right for their business.

Starting with financial planning and feasibility analysis, Robin’s banking and Big-4 financial services experience ensures accurate financial modelling and that a balance is struck between fair reward to the sellers, employee motivation and a business’s financial needs. Depending on circumstances this can include the use of third-party debt, different forms of security, various tranches of vendor debt, varying interest rates, equity kickers, retaining equity and consideration deferral.