The ‘professional and courteous’ team at Gorvins Solicitors assists clients with a broad range of corporate matters, including acquisitions, management buyouts, disposals, outsourcing, e-commerce, and agency arrangements. Counting public and private companies, owner managed businesses, SMEs, and banks among its key roster of clients, the team is active across the tech, retail, telecoms and construction sectors. The team is jointly led by Andrew Curwen, who stands out for his specialism in advising businesses in the wealth management sector, and Christian Mancier, who is a key contact for family businesses. Paul Lupton advises on commercial contracts with a focus on the IT sector, Rowan Uren handles matters including share and asset acquisitions, MBOs, corporate reorganisations, and joint ventures.
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Testimonials
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‘Multi-disciplinary and able to bring along experts in required fields such that we can rely on Gorvins to provide a one-stop shop.’
‘Professional and courteous.’
‘They are very people-friendly and you feel you can ask them anything and they always have time for you. ’
‘Christian Mancier was very helpful throughout the deal. He was always available for a call, answered questions very promptly and provided clear explanations of the legal issues involved.’
‘Gorvins is a perfect size to work with us; we have great access to relevant partners but the firm has enough resources to be able to provide specialist help in any area we need.’
‘We have been a client of Gorvins for many years; they have built up an in depth knowledge of our business and its needs. Christian Mancier and Rowan Uren in particular have worked really well with us on corporate issues.'
Key clients
- Valour Finance Group Plc
- Aerofoil Energy Limited
- Astute Private Wealth Limited
- Williams Motor Group
- Mondiale Publishing Limited
- Alan Howard (Stockport) Limited
- Rowlinson Group Limited
- Tandom Metallurgical Group Limited
- Innov8 Technology Group Limited
- Sheet Piling (UK) Limited
- Computeam Group
- Marchington Stone
Work highlights
Acted for Aerofoil Energy Limited, its holding company Aerofoil Energy (Holdings) Limited and The Aerofoil Energy Employee Ownership Trust on the transition of the Aerofoil business to 80% employee ownership.
Acted for Pauric Sheridan & others on the sale of the entire issued share capital of PS Networks.
Acted for the client in their capacity as shareholders of Millercare Limited on the sale of the entire issued share capital of Millercare Limited to its management team in a deal funded by Panoramic Growth Equity.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrew Curwen; Christian Mancier
Other key lawyers
Paul Lupton; Gemma Lingard; Rowan Uren