Girlings‘ team often handles acquisitions for professional practices, particularly accounting firms and partnerships. The practice is led by Chris Brightling, who has broad experience in transactional mandates involving capital reduction demergers.
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- ‘Agile, practical, commercial. London excellence locally.’
- ‘The team were very friendly and helpful in making sure things were explained fully and understood by all involved. They were very efficient and delivered well within agreed timeframes. ’
- ‘The team are very proactive and work very well together, with impressive knowledge of their given fields.’
- ‘Easy to talk to, very pragmatic and go the extra mile to help.’
- 'The communication is always clear and free from unnecessary jargon which clients hugely appreciate. They are great at getting to know the client and building a good relationship - therefore becoming the trusted advisor.'
- 'Extremely personable mixed with a very high level of expertise. Chris Brightling has always been very helpful, explaining things in a way that a non-solicitor would be able to understand.'
Work highlights
Advised on a £19m acquisition via an EOT, including security, escrow arrangements and the grant of non-qualifying share options.
Advised on a substantial group reorganisation for a £60m+ turnover construction group, including capital reduction demerger.
Advised on the potential sale of a large motorhomes dealership with a deal value of over £9m.
Practice head
Chris Brightling
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Masucci; Caroline Armitage