Praised for being ‘calm and precise under pressure’, Burges Salmon LLP has a strong track record in overseeing strategic investments and sales of issued share capital for private equity sponsored companies primarily. Splitting their time between Bristol and London, Andrew Mills heads the private equity division, focusing on divestments and proprietary buyouts, whilst Mark Shepherd has expertise in refinancings. Charles Claisse is knowledgeable in the tech sphere, and from Edinburgh, Danny Lee is an expert in joint ventures.
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Testimonials
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‘Key strength is ability to achieve commercial goals in a safe and understandable fashion. Excellent at seeing the bigger picture and not viewing the transaction as a battle between lawyers.’
‘Calm and precise under pressure. Willing to advice rather than just provide available options.’
Key clients
- Argos Wityu
- Abenex Capital
- Zetland Capital Partners
- Livingbridge
- Inverleith
- Eagle Tree Capital
- Alpina Partners
- BGF (formerly Business Growth Fund)
- Octopus Investments
- Causeway Capital
- Openwork Partnership LLP
Work highlights
Advised Schenk Tanktransport, backed by independent private equity firm Argos Wityu, on its acquisition of Suttons Tankers Ltd, a well-established UK road tanker logistics provider.
Advised Moss, backed by US private equity firm EagleTree Capital, on its acquisition of Rocket Graphics, having advised it on the acquisition of Macro Art, Moss’ first UK acquisition, in late 2023.
Advised the senior management team of Loungers plc in connection with the £354m recommended offer for the company by Fortress Investment Group.
Practice head
Andrew Mills
Other key lawyers
Mark Shepherd; Danny Lee; Charles Claisse; Alex Lloyd; Tim Roberts