The ‘efficient, approachable and proactive’ team at Cripps has a deep bench of M&A practitioners following the firm’s recent merger with PDT Solicitors. Based in Tunbridge Wells, the practice has advised on multiple M&A, growth and debt deals involving private equity, with a particular focus in the US. The firm has notable expertise across the insurance, education, and technology sectors and regularly advises shareholders on a range of transactional matters. The practice is led by Julie Hughes who has expertise in corporate transactions, particularly relating to childcare and education. Sian Webber is a key name for invoice finance and asset-based lending mandates.
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- ‘We did around 15 acquisitions together and then sold my business in a public-to-private transaction. Working with the same team was hugely valuable.’
‘The team are efficient, approachable and proactive. They are reliable and very knowledgeable about the sector.’
‘Julie Hughes is an excellent communicator and has a calm, reassuring manner which is especially important throughout the sales process as client's can often become overwhelmed. She is always willing to help and a pleasure to deal with. She wants to fairly and collaboratively get the deal done and her proactive approach is invaluable.
‘Cripps have a strong team who are usually the same, which makes things easier for us.’
‘They are continuously making an effort to know how we work and to adapt their approach to our needs.’
‘Often described as a London Law Firm, based in Tunbridge Wells. Cripps has a full range of specialists in all the different disciplines required. Each of the partners I have had dealings with is passionate and knowledgeable. They also work very well as a team across disciplines, sharing about knowledge about individual clients. Continue to use them after many years, and regularly recommend them to colleagues and friends.’
Key clients
- Adept Technology Group PLC
- Easistore
- Sivyer Logistics Limited
- Shareholders of AT Squared Holdings Limited
- Shareholders of Lilliput Children’s Centre
- B.P Marsh & Partners PLC
- Majority shareholder of Maytech Holdings Limited
- Motorsport Network / Motorsport Games / Autosport
- Yateley Manor School Ltd
- Richemon SAS
Work highlights
- Advised Adept Technology Group Plc on its £50m offer and takeover.
- Advised the shareholders of Easistore on the sale to Storage King.
- Advised B.P Marsh on multiple private equity investments.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Julie Hughes
Other key lawyers
James Beatton; Rebecca Glazebrook; Noel Ruddy; Sian Webber