Often working in conjunction with the firm’s banking department, the Nottingham-based practice at Freeths LLP enjoys a strong reputation in financial services matters. John Heaphy oversees the practice and is vastly experienced in M&A as well as buy-out and buy-in transactions. Maddy Scott is knowledgeable of a breadth of corporate finance work including corporate governance, investments, and reorganisations. Karl Jansen is another key member.
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Testimonials
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‘The time and effort put in before an assignment is started makes them standout.'
‘John Heaphy approaches each project in the same methodical, practical, and enthusiastic way. He is a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Excellent support from a very professional team, especially when faced with challenging opposition from the other side.’
‘They are dynamic and very commercial with a real appetite to get the deal done.’
Key clients
- Flowmax Limited
- TRFS Group Limited
- HW Martin Holdings Limited
- Solmar Villas Limited
- Navitas Digital Safety Limited
- Smart Medical Clinics Limited
- The Reflex Group Limited
- The Beckett Investment Management Group Limited (BIMG)
- The Way Ahead Group Limited
Work highlights
Acted for TRFS Group Limited on its sale of the entire issued share capital of Thompson and Richardson (Financial Services) Lincoln Limited to Wisteria Bidco Limited.
Acted for the shareholders of Solmar Villas Limited on the sale of its entire issued share capital to DER Touristik UK Limited.
Acted for Smart Medical Clinics Limited on the sale of private GP and medical clinics to Bupa Occupational Health Limited.
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Practice head
John Heaphy
Other key lawyers
Maddy Scott; Karl Jansen