Commended for the team’s ‘professional, commercial, pragmatic’ approach, Derby-based practice Flint Bishop specialises in national and international M&A transactions, property joint ventures and contractual work. Practice co-head Martyn Brierley leads on corporate transactions, and primarily advises shareholders and sellers on acquisition and management buy-out issues; Brierley’s areas of expertise include the manufacturing, construction and rail industries. Co-head Haroon Younis oversees the commercial deals, and is experienced in handling complex intellectual property matters and negotiating contractual frameworks for technology and software clients. On the corporate side, Mark Wilcock has recently acted for sellers on management buy-out and demerger issues, with his caseload straddling the construction, care and property sectors.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Martyn Brierley and Haroon Younis are both excellent to work with.'
  • ‘The corporate & finance teams can be professional, commercial, pragmatic and tirelessly work to a deadline.'

Key clients

  • Altrad Group
  • Bowmer & Kirkland

Work highlights

Advised the selling shareholders of Tidyco on its successful sale to Indutrade AB.
Practice head

Martyn Brierley; Haroon Younis

Other key lawyers

Mark Wilcock