Simon Thomas > Clarke Willmott LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

The corporate and commercial team at Clarke Willmott LLP acts for buyers, sellers, investors and management teams across several industries such as technology, financial services, healthcare and renewable energy. Ed Foulkes works on M&A, investments, joint ventures and co-heads the practice with transactional expert Simon Thomas. Barry Riley is well-versed in corporate governance, shareholder restructurings and company law advisory matters.

Well regarded for ‘going above and beyond’ as well as for its ‘pragmatic focus on key issues’, the team at Clarke Willmott LLP regularly handles mid-market corporate transactions – often with a distinct cross-border aspect. Corporate chief Simon Thomas regularly advises a diverse array of clients on acquisitions and divestitures, while Simon Smith – who also advises from Cardiff and Taunton – is a seasoned cross-border advisor whose wide-ranging practice spans the IT, engineering, manufacturing, and utilities sectors. Rob Ridd’s focus on M&A and private equity transactions sees him advising on deals across a host of industries, from media to food manufacturing. Sarah Coe – who joined the team from Norton Rose Fulbright in November 2022 – works between the London and Bristol offices on commercial contracts and tech matters. All named lawyers are based in Bristol unless specified otherwise.