Paris Smith LLP advises on M&A, development capital, and corporate restructurings. Practicing in both Winchester and Southampton, Michael Moore heads up the corporate team, and frequently handles transactions within the technology, manufacturing, and automotive sectors. Leading the commercial side of the practice, Crispin Dick is recommended for matters relating to IT such as software licensing issues and technology transfers. Amanda Brockwell and Jonathon Roy are both seasoned lawyers in the team; Brockwell advises on management buyouts and investment agreements, and Roy acts for clients on joint ventures, acquisitions, and corporate restructurings. Richard Atcherley is also noted for his experience handling transactions for SMEs.
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‘The team provided highly knowledgeable advice in a very timely fashion. They worked through very large numbers of document to meet tight deadlines.’
‘Amanda Brockwell and Jonathon Roy are both excellent and easy to work with. They understand the needs of the clients and are responsive to changes.’
'The corporate team at Paris Smith handles a wide range of transactions, including asset and share acquisitions, management buyouts, and employee ownership trusts.'
'The team has provided the highest quality of service, demonstrating excellent technical knowledge and the ability to propose and negotiate practical commercial solutions.'
‘Richard Atcherley and Michael Moore in the corporate team both provide a first-class service on a wide range of transactions. As well as having excellent specialist knowledge, they are also able to provide practical commercial solutions to issues in order to drive transactions forwards to completion.’
'Amanda Brockwell and Claudia Mihai were exceptionally efficient, and they had the experience to provide advice on all aspects of a complicated transaction.'
‘They are an extremely well established and respected team capable of supporting clients through even the most complex deals.'
'The team has great strength in depth with several partners having built strong reputations across the local M&A advisory market and a loyal following with clients.'
Key clients
- Haskins Garden Centres
- Hobbycraft Group
- Richmond Cars
- Hiller Nurseries Limited
- Totalmobile Holdings Limited
- Churches Fire Security Limited
- Schneider Electric
- Co-operative Group
- Charters Group
- Bowman Power
Work highlights
- Advised Project Connect Topco Limited on the acquisition of Comparison Technologies Group.
- Advised the shareholders of Aspect Ecology Limited on its sale of APEM Group.
- Advised Renovos Biologics Limited regarding a two-stage investment round.
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Practice head
Michael Moore; Crispin Dick
Other key lawyers
Claudia Mihai; Richard Atcherley; Amanda Brockwell; Jonathon Roy; Jennifer Packer