Rob Ridd > Clarke Willmott LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

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.