Fielding a ‘top class’ and ’commercially oriented’ team, Squire Patton Boggs offers comprehensive support on all types of corporate transactions, with a notable focus on mid-market cross-border M&A deals. Co-head Giles Chesher is recognised for his private equity expertise, while fellow co-head Emma Ball specialises in commercial and IP matters. Matthew Canipa is regularly instructed by mid-market PE houses, particularly in the early-stage tech market, and James Fitzgibbon is a go-to adviser for energy sector clients. Darren Warburton is noted for his expertise in the chemicals manufacturing space. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Victoria Jew, who joined from Pinsent Masons LLP.
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Testimonials
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- 'People with commercial acumen who have your best interests.'
- ‘Very personable team which enables deals to get done in a constructive fashion. Rather than individuals trying to 'win', they try to find the best answer for their client.’
Key clients
- GB Group plc Instem plc Miss Group (backed by Perwyn Private Equity) BGF Foresight Group/Clubhouse Golf Limited ECI Partners LLP Radius Payment Solutions Limited EPIC Investment Partners LLP LDC Shareholders of King Topco Limited (KB Associates) Clear Group Perwyn Private Equity H2 Equity Partners Shareholders of Nexus Topco Limited/Arkessa Limited ROI Media UK Limited Shareholders of InXpress Holdings Ltd Vital Energi The Coaching Inn Group Limited Aptamer Group plc Finance Yorkshire Limited HEB Group Limited Mindtrace Limited Boxt Doodles Drinks Fourth Group Hospedia Sweatband.com Progeny Group Talkwalker WCCTV TheLogically Limited LBG Media Group plc ProofID Maven Capital Partners Quadrature JJJ Capital Cur8 Capital ZeroGravity Twinkl Inspire Europe Suiso Limited ImpactA Holdings Connectera Group Limited Orka Technology Group Limited Cable Coatings Kymera International Conister Bank Tribosonics Key Care Slingshot Simulations TheWorks.co.uk plc
Work highlights
Advised ECI Partners on its investment into Independent Governance Group.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
James Fitzgibbon
Darren Warburton
Practice head
Giles Chesher, Tony Reed, Emma Ball
Other key lawyers
Matthew Canipa, James Fitzgibbon, Darren Warburton, Victoria Jew, Tom Mcluskey, Charles Leeming, Andrea Cropley