Dentons fields a ‘concise, commercial and practical’ team, which is a key port of call for regional, nationwide, and global clients in the retail, banking, consumer and telecoms sectors. The firm is headed by Christopher Colclough, an expert in corporate and financial work, while Faye Garvey specialises in private M&A work. Francesca Bettermann is adept in the sale and purchase of motor dealerships and Ryan Chia handles transactional work.
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Testimonials
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‘Strength of knowledge in the sector we operate in.’
‘Francesca Betterman is outstanding.’
‘The team at Dentons provide concise, commercial, and practical advice and are responsive in their approach.’
‘Christopher Colclough was instrumental in assisting on various complex matters underpinning a sale agreement.’
Key clients
- Sainsbury's Group (Sainsbury's and Argos)
- John Lewis Partnership plc
- Royal Mail Group
- National Grid
- Marks and Spencer plc
- DS Smith
- Essential Living
- Avis Budget Group
- Marshall Motor Holdings plc
- Group 1
- Ramboll UK
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Work highlights
Advised Group 1 Automotive on a large automotive retail transaction, comprising the purchase of 54 dealerships from Inchcape.
Assisted Kroll Advisory with multiple simultaneous insolvent sales of premium London hospitality sites to successful completions.
Advised Network Rail on a variety of contracts relating to telecoms infrastructure.
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
Christopher Colclough
Other key lawyers
Faye Garvey; Francesca Bettermann; Ryan Chia