Situated in Leicester, BHW Solicitors specialises in advising insurance brokers and is often engaged in M&A, employee ownership trust and restructuring matters, both nationally and internationally. Ed Nurse heads up the practice, and his strengths include leading restructuring issues and drafting shareholder agreements. Leading the secured lending team, Matt Worsnop has recently been engaged in acquisition matters, with a particular focus on acting for property surveying companies. Stephen McElhone primarily acts for shareholders on acquisitions and disposals, with his areas of expertise covering the insurance and accountancy sectors. Alex Clifton leads on demerger and management buyout matters, while Cameron Connolly frequently assists on acquisitions and disposals, primarily acting for shareholders.
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Testimonials
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‘The team at BHW are extremely customer centric. They understand needs and requirements and cater for all client needs whether its a large transaction or small, providing the best possible service at all times.’
‘The individuals within the firm that I have had the experience of dealing with are all knowledgeable and put the client first. They understand the market and the constant changes that come into effect.’
‘Ability to explain to clients in layman's terms the process and transactions in detail, no matter the level of technical ability the client may have. Keeping clients updated as to progress on transactions as a matter of course and not having to be reminded to do so. Industry knowledge in a variety of sectors appears to be at a very high level.'
‘Ed Nurse - leader and organiser. Communication skills are exceptional as well as his industry knowledge and acumen. Stephen McElhone and Alex Clifton are excellent corporate partners who are very skilled in looking after their clients.’
‘Ed Nurse, the firm's managing partner, is very practical with all the gravitas required for leading larger transactions. Cameron Connolly is a technically minded senior associate with great inter-personnel skills and one to watch for the future. Stephen McElhone is a very personable partner who deals with transactions in a no-fuss away.’
‘I work very closely with Alex Clifton. He is extremely knowledgeable, very efficient, but with the ability to look at issues from numerous angles.’
Key clients
- Correlation Investments Limited
- Lavendon Group Limited
- Gardner Group Limited
- Oadby Plastics Limited
- BPX Group Limited
- NatWest Bank Plc
- Nationwide Platforms Limited
- HSBC Bank Plc
- KCT Holdings Limited
- Technicut Limited
- Quartz Holdings Limited
- HomePro Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for Correlation Holdings Limited in relation to its investment in Meridian Group Holdings Limited.
Acted in relation to the sale of 3TC Holdings Limited to Motorola Solutions International Holding Company.
Acted on the sale of Momentum Broker Solutions Limited to Ludgate Limited.
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Leading associates
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Practice head
Ed Nurse
Other key lawyers
Matt Worsnop; Stephen McElhone; Alex Clifton; Cameron Connolly