Operating out of Derby and Nottingham, the team at Geldards LLP focuses on M&A, restructuring issues, and commercial contract negotiations. Debra Martin heads up the corporate team, with expertise in capital investments and restructuring issues across the legal and retail sectors. Alongside Martin, Jamie Goldberg leads the commercial team, and specialises in handling specialist commercial agreements for high-profile individuals and corporations within the sports and music industries. Part of the corporate team, Paul Feenan leads on employee ownership trust issues, while Peter Seary specialises in cross-border acquisitions for food and drink companies. Simon Davers often handles acquisitions for motor clients, while Jenny Chatten is knowledgeable of management buy-outs, and Manjot Shokar works on a broad range of acquisition matters.
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Testimonials
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‘We have had a long standing relationship with Geldards, and no matter what the reason for using them they have a specialist to help out, They have a diverse range of capabilities and the people to support.’
‘Everyone I have dealt with is very friendly, takes the time to understand the situation and advises accordingly.'
- 'The Geldards corporate and commercial team provided an excellent service that led the process for all parties from start to finish. It demonstrated capability, fairness and speed in a sensitive and business-focused manner, which matched our values and approach.'
- 'We worked with Peter Seary and Charlotte Hajduk. Both were extremely supportive and professional and focused on keeping the process as simply as possible while ensuring completion was on time. Would not hesitate to recommend them to others.'
Key clients
- Sunridge Partners
- Bama Companies Inc
- Cullum Detuners Limited
- Woodberry Packaging Limited
- Right Legal Group Limited
- Angel CoFund
Work highlights
Advised the Management Team of Right Legal Group Limited on the multimillion-pound development capital investment made by Vespa Capital LLP
Advised Woodberry Packaging Limited on its acquisition of Reelvision Print Limited.
Advised the owners of ASG Group Associates Limited on the sale of the Group to Beach Equity Investors.
Practice head
Debra Martin; Jamie Goldberg
Other key lawyers
Paul Feenan; Peter Seary; Jenny Chatten; Manjot Shokar; Simon Davers; Charlotte Hajduk