Rupert Weston > Burges Salmon LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Praised for its ‘deep industry knowledge, creative thinking, continuous support for clients and a strong track record in delivering results’, Burges Salmon LLP continues to showcase its capability in handling high-value transactions, with notable expertise in the energy, education, food and drink, transport and healthcare sectors. Nick Graves, who specialises in M&A and corporate governance mandates, jointly leads the team alongside Rupert Weston, who provides ‘commercially pragmatic and clear advice’ on corporate finance matters, with demonstrable experience in the transport sector. Commended for his ‘extensive experience in cross-border deals’, Richard Spink is another key contact in the group, alongside private equity expert Mark Shepherd and Camilla Usher-Clark, who advises on renewable energy and energy transition M&A. Alex Lloyd was promoted to partner and Andrew Mills joined from MJ Hudson in May 2023.

Beyond its energy sector specialism, Burges Salmon LLP‘s expertise spans food and beverage, hotel and leisure, education, transport, healthcare, and technology. The practice is jointly chaired by Nick Graves and Rupert Weston: Graves regularly advises clients on M&A transactions and corporate governance projects, while Weston – a corporate finance partner – is also noted for his capabilities in the hotel space. Private equity experts Richard Spink and Mark Shepherd work with various financial institutions on buyouts and development capital transactions. Corporate energy head Camilla Usher-Clark focuses on M&A, equity fundraising, and joint ventures, while Dominic Davis advises investors on both domestic and cross-border transactions. Other key contacts include Andrew Mills, who joined in May 2023 from MJ Hudson, and Alex Lloyd, who was promoted to partner in May 2023.

The team at Burges Salmon LLP routinely advises large luxury hotel portfolios, restaurants, nationwide retailers, banks and sovereign wealth funds. The team is spearheaded by Robert Forman, Rupert Weston  and Richard Read. Noted for his Scottish law expertise, Edinburgh-based Forman’s practice covers acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development, and secured lending. Bristol-based Weston advises on corporate finance, focusing on M&A and joint ventures as well as company law, regulatory issues and corporate governance, while the ‘outstanding’ Read spearheads the firm’s real estate investment offering. Other key figures include Katie Allen, who heads up the hotel finance practice.