Hailed by clients for its ‘clear local focus and strong breadth of specialist expertise,’ Ward Hadaway LLP advises local, national, and international companies on the full range of corporate and commercial issues. Nik Tunley heads the corporate offering and advises local owner-managed businesses on lower to mid-market M&A matters, both domestic and cross-border. On the commercial front, Nigel Williams advises local, national, and international companies on shareholder agreements and exits, as well as cross-option arrangements. James Butler is the name to note for large commercial contracts and corporate advisory instructions, while Jessica Lenham has a notable emphasis on transactional mandates. Also in the core team is Martin McKinnell, whose broad corporate and commercial practice spans general corporate advisory and M&A, as well as distribution, franchise, and agency agreements, and Deborah Kirtley, a specialist in borrower-led banking work. Sean Jackson is adept in cross-border transactions and commercial agreements in the tech sector.
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Testimonials
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‘Working with Nigel Williams and James Butler on a recent corporate finance deal, has enabled them to showcase excellent knowledge and excellent client services. Both are going above and beyond to get deals over the line, and provide a really good service.’
‘Martin McKinnell and James Butler both stand out in particular. Both are very sharp and proactive. ’
‘Our main dealings have been with the commercial team and in particular Nik Tunley, Martin McKinnell and Sean Jackson. They are very quick in responding to any form of communication and will always go above and beyond my expectations.’
‘The team at Endeavour have a clear local focus and strong breadth of specialist expertise, which means that as a client you are confident that the firm has the capability to support with a range of matters, and or complex matters that require input from a range of specialisms.'
‘Endeavour is a very professional firm with a strong understanding of how businesses work.'
‘The team's strength is seemingly their ability to listen to what you actually want as opposed to what they think you may need. Their attentive and open nature is refreshing and their "can do" attitude makes them really straightforward to work with.’
‘James Butler is a key contact. James combines both sound technical ability with a great client manner making him easy to work with and the "go to" person when any company/commercial assistance is required. James is always willing to go the extra mile for us as his client which makes him an invaluable partner.’
‘I find all of the team very personable and attentive to our needs as a client. They have great contacts within both our sector (franchising) and across the legal sector that help to make their service delivery both timely and efficient.’
Key clients
- ABCA Systems Limited
- A.V.Dawson Limited
- Coatham Arena Limited
- FRP Advisory LLP
- Growth Capital Ventures Limited
- Host & Stay Group Limited
- JMAC Group (Holdings) Limited
- JT Atkinson & Sons Limited
- Lindy Electronics Limited
- LJJ Ltd
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Sockmonkey Studios Ltd, a video game developer based in Teesside, on its cross-border disposal to Behaviour Interactive, Inc., a Canadian game developer and publisher headquartered in Montreal.
Advised FORUM European Smallcaps GmbH, a German company, on the acquisition of Tiger Filtration Limited, whose ultimate parent company was Xebec Adsorption Inc, registered in Canada.
Advised Host & Stay Group Limited, a UK holiday home management company, on the acquisition of Host So Simple Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Sean Jackson
Practice head
Nik Tunley
Other key lawyers
Nigel Williams; James Butler; Jessica Lenham; Martin McKinnell; Sean Jackson; Deborah Kirtley