Downs Solicitors LLP fields a 'highly skilled team with years of experience', active across a diverse range of sectors including construction, finance, and technology. The group is active on matters across the country and internationally, and is noted for its growing private equity aptitude. Co-leading the team are Julian Harvey, in Dorking, and Richard Clapham, in Godalming. Harvey's practice covers corporate finance, M&A, and private equity, while Clapham adds further expertise in franchising and restructuring matters. Charmaine Dudman is a key name.
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Testimonials
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- 'Downs' corporate and commercial department provide an excellent service to its clients. Highly skilled team with years of experience in both UK and international transactions. I have always found them to be proactive, communicative and professional.'
- 'Julian Harvey has considerable experience in corporate and commercial matters being well-supported by other lawyers and departments in the firm.'
- 'The people who we have worked with have all the right specialisations and the ability of engagement.'
Key clients
- Cerealto UK Ltd
- HJP Wealth Management Limited
- Latchmere Properties Limited
- Prosys International Limited
- Panthera Group Holdings Limited
- FlexRM Limited
- Pan United Limited
- Dwellcourt Limited
- Danhouse Security Limited
- Milexa Holdings Limited
- Format Games Limited
- TAB Torvarna Akumulatorskih Baterij d.d.
Work highlights
Advised Dwellcourt Limited on their investment into a padel company.
Advised the sole shareholder of Belbury Financial Planning Limited on the sale of the entire issued share capital.
Advised the shareholders of Allam Motor Services Limited on the sale of the entire issued share capital, with the business being a Skoda car franchise.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Julian Harvey; Richard Clapham
Other key lawyers
Charmaine Dudman; Emily MacNiven; Geoff Sparks