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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- '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.'
Key clients
- Active8 Managed Technologies Limited
- Almond Financial 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.
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Practice head
James Conduit
Other key lawyers
Martin Walsh; Euan McLaughlin