The ‘very professional and approachable’ corporate and commercial team at Brabners LLP often acts for clients operating across the sport, tech, healthcare, automotive, and hospitality sectors. Mark Rathbone has extensive experience advising domestic and global clients on strategic joint ventures, high-value commercial contracts, and sophisticated investment structures. Rathbone oversees the practice alongside Richard Hough, who is noted for his expertise in commercial contracts and healthcare-related matters. Simon Lewis is active on high-value, complex transactions, while Caroline Litchfield is recognised for her work in the automotive sector. Tony Harper is also noted.
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'Everyone we worked with came across very professional and approachable. Very knowledgeable in their area of expertise.'
‘Stephen Hadlow is my main contact at Brabners and I would happily recommend him to anyone. He was easy to deal with, responsive and made the process straight forward.'
Key clients
- Bridgestone Tyres
- Beaverbrooks The Jewellers
- Begbies Traynor Group plc
- Rhenus Logistics
- Chase de Vere Group
- Omni Partners LLP
- Asertis Limited
- Aleph Group
- Parcel2go.com Limited
- Parcel Monkey Holdings Ltd
- Pharmacy2U Limited
- UK Meds Direct Limited
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of BGEN Limited on their sale to CVC backed buyer M Group Services.
Advised Asertis Ltd on their reorganisation.
Advised the shareholders of Dragon 2000 Limited on their sale to the French, US Private-Equity backed, Lacour Group.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Caroline Litchfield
Next Generation Partners
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Simon Lewis
Practice head
Mark Rathbone, Richard Hough
Other key lawyers
Simon Lewis, Caroline Litchfield, Tony Harper