Based in Lincoln, Sills & Betteridge LLP’s client base primarily comprises manufacturing, construction and engineering companies. Practice head James Conduit is skilled at advising on demerger and MBO issues, often acting for shareholders from vehicle companies. Martin Walsh is a key contact for drafting and negotiating leasing agreements and investment paperwork, often working on deals that involve the US. Praised by clients for his ‘efficient, quick and direct yet straightforward approach’, Euan McLaughlin leads on restructuring, management buyout and investment issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘They have a great relationship with local professionals which helps when working on complex issues. They deal with challenges quickly and efficiently with openness and clarity.'

  • ‘Euan McLaughlin works very quickly, this helps ensure we don't forget issues or challenges, his direct but informative approach works really well. Euan is flexible and reacts quickly and directly to clients and also the 'other party'.'

  • 'The team have a thorough knowledge of their portfolio areas and communicate in clear terms to their customers.'

  • 'I have dealt with James Conduit in respect of corporate matters and he provides clear, relevant advice to mutual clients and advice on complex proposed legal contracts.'

  • A team of specialists in all areas, they have a great relationship with local professionals which helps when working a complex issues.'

  • 'They deal with challenges quickly and efficiently with openness and clarity. They spend time to ensure correct understanding and provide comprehensive support. They are flexible and do what they need to, to help conclude your case.'

  • 'Euan works very quickly, this helps ensure we don't forget issues or challenges, his direct but informative approach works really well. Euan removes the sometimes unnecessary Jargon and complex language with simple explanations. Euan is flexible and reacts quickly and directly to clients and also the 'other party'. In my dealings with previous solicitors, Euan's efficient, quick and direct yet straightforward approach is rare and a pleasure to work with and have on my side and the side of my clients.'

  • 'Approachable but pragmatic. Not just interested in the legal position but also take an interest in the people situation too, which can often inform the legal position anyway.'

  • 'Euan McLaughlin has provided exceptional support in guiding and supporting our business through difficult internal disputes involving company Articles that were not really fit for purpose and diverse shareholder opinions.'

  • 'Euan McLaughlin - Our primary contact. Very supportive with contract law and general advice. James Conduit is an IP Specialist.'

Key clients

  • Active8 Managed Technologies Limited
  • Almond Financial Limited
  • Ballet Makers Europe Limited
  • Beaphar BV
  • Castlet Holdings Limited
  • Chandlers (Farm Machinery) Limited
  • Clydesdale Bank PLC
  • Energy Specialist Solutions Limited
  • Hemswell Estates Limited
  • Micronclean Limited
  • Omex Agriculture Limited
  • SHD Group
  • Sleeping Disorders Centre Group
  • Turnbull & Co Limited

Work highlights

Advised the board of Castlet Limited on the implementation of the Castlet Employee Ownership Trust, placing ownership of the advanced electrical engineering company in the hands of its employees.
Acted for the Seller of Silt Side Services Limited to Partic Motor Spares (Holdings) Limited.
Advised Mystery Jersey King on its investment from 'Dragon' Sara Davies as featured on BBC's Dragon's Den.

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Practice head

James Conduit

Other key lawyers

Martin Walsh; Euan McLaughlin