Birketts LLP fields a large team that frequently advises on high-value acquisitions, including those backed by private equity and with capital markets elements, alongside restructurings, demergers and employee incentive matters. Rafael Ruiz spearheads the firm-wide corporate team, leading on cross-border and domestic transactions for private and institutional investors. Adam Jones, described as ‘extremely diligent, experienced and hard-working’, is a key contact for private equity houses and oversees the Chelmsford team, with expertise in complex group reorganisations, demergers and corporate governance matters. Heidi Bond specialises in the corporate aspects of employee ownership transactions, while Alex Forwood advises on acquisitions and company disposals by shareholders, as well as shareholder investments and partial exits.
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‘Very experienced, partner-led organisation with a great work ethic and focus on delivering great client experiences.’
‘Adam Jones is exactly the person you'd like to have by your side in a complex legal negotiation. He is extremely diligent, experienced and hard working, but equally personable and flexible in his approach. Laser-focused on delivering excellent client outcomes.’
'In general the team are extremely reactive and always keep all aspects of whatever we're working on moving in the right direction on a daily basis.'
'Alex Forwood - commercial realistic advice - explains legal jargon in understandable real life terms - quick to respond - gets the job done and always creates progress.'
Key clients
- OCS Group
- Investec Bank plc
- Excess Baggage Group
- The Reddington Group
- Hydro International Limited
- Granarolo SpA & Group
- Commodity Centre Group
- YFM Private Equity
- Autoprotect
- Foresight Group
- Ziegler UK
- Power Adhesives
Work highlights
Advised OCS Group on its acquisition of FES FM and FES Support Services.
Advised Euronext on the acquisition of Global Rate Set Systems Limited.
Advised YFM Private Equity on its investment into Omne Agency Limited.
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Heidi Bond
Alex Forwood
Practice head
Adam Jones
Other key lawyers
Rafael Ruiz; Heidi Bond; Alex Forwood