GBH Law Limited is a specialist corporate and commercial practice which advises owner-managed SMEs, independent schools, professional services firms, and both AIM-listed and international companies. Kate Doody spearheads the practice and is well-versed in complex deal structures, including takeovers involving cash, shares, and contingent value rights. Denise Harrington retired in April 2024.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Responsive and available, the team is solutions-oriented and well-versed in the law.’

  • ‘GBH is large enough to provide a broad range of knowledge, skills and expertise but still able to provide a highly focused personal and professional service.’

  • ‘I have dealt with a number of staff over the years but Kate Doody and her team work tirelessly to provide sensible advice and assurance in all instances.’

  • ‘Kate Doody provides a city style service in the regions, within a small dedicated team.’

  • ‘They provide a high degree of client care and are all over the detail of their matters.’

  • ‘Kate Doody provides exceptional client care. She makes herself indispensable to her client by being across a large amount of detail of her client's business and being readily available.’

Key clients

  • Shareholders of Arculus Cyber Security Limited
  • Semmco Limited
  • Condor Gold Plc
  • Freight Software Group
  • Menzies LLP
  • Shareholders of Sevenoaks Physiotherapy Limited
  • Cake Entertainment Limited
  • St Hilary’s School Trust Limited
  • Mountfitchet Group Limited
  • UIA Mutual Limited

Work highlights

Advised the shareholders of Arculus Cyber Security Limited on the sale of Arculus to PE backed leading CNI cyber security specialist Bridewell.
Advised the shareholders in Semmco Limited on the sale of Semmco to Swedish listed HAKI Safety for a maximum consideration of £8.5 million.
Advised Condor Gold Plc on the recommended takeover offer by Metals Exploration Plc.

Practice head

Kate Doody

Other key lawyers

Chris Bell