Boyes Turner operates across a broad scope of corporate and commercial work with focus areas such as advising US and European clients with business interests in the UK. SMEs within the technology sector constitute a significant portion of the firm’s client portfolio, which extends to solution suppliers and software houses. Chris Dobson leads on numerous of the department’s most significant cross-border M&A instructions and co-heads the department alongside Sarah Williamson, who is a key figure for technology agreements, including license, SaaS, and reseller contracts. Duncan Kay joined the team in January 2025, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in cross-border instructions such as international group reorganisations.
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Testimonials
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‘Their work is thorough, relevant and to a very high standard with excellent results. They have always been responsive, even at short notice, and are friendly and easy to work with.'
- 'They have been very quick to understand and align themselves to our requirements and the issues at hand, and their advice has always been comprehensive and clear.'
- 'The high quality of their strength and capabilities is apparent.'
- 'Our experience of Boyes Turner has been excellent. In particular, we have found Sarah Williamson to stand out. Not only have we found her to be highly knowledgeable, but also very thorough and sound in the advice and guidance they have given us. We have been impressed by the high quality of their work. Their focus on detail and the nature and quality of the advice and guidance that they have provided is a significant and important differentiator.'
‘Very reactive and commercially minded firm providing all our legal services in the UK.’
‘Chris Dobson is a very reactive, commercial, and skilled lawyer who helped us on many M&A deals last year through a pragmatic, balanced approach. A very trusted partner to us whom we can rely on for even the most complex & difficult transactions.'
‘Very professional and good communication, with good knowledge of the sector we serve.’
‘Sarah Williamson has to be the best lawyer we have ever had.’
'Each individual engaged in the deal as if they themselves were the shareholders of our business, caring considerably about the ultimate outcome, which was hugely reassuring.'
'Every time we have employed the services of Boyes Turner we have found their work to be thorough, relevant and to a very high standard with excellent results. They have always been responsive, even at short notice, and are friendly and easy to work with. '
Key clients
- Culligan International
- Becton Dickinson
- Origin Enterprises Plc
- Occuity Limited
- The shareholders of ITGL Limited
- Circana (formerly IRI)
- ANDigital
- Resonant Group Limited
- Tarn Homes
- Circor International Inc
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of ITGL, a digital transformation and Cisco Gold Partner, on its sale to Conscia, a provider of mission-critical IT infrastructure solutions and cybersecurity services across Europe.
Advised Netmore IOT Solutions Limited on its successful tender with Yorkshire Water as lead partner to replace 1.3 million smart meters. The meters will connect to Netmore’s LoRaWAN network for the delivery of Data-as-a-Service to Yorkshire Water.
Advised Origin Enterprises plc, on all legal elements of the acquisition of GE ConsultingServices (UK) Limited.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Chris Dobson; Sarah Williamson
Other key lawyers
Duncan Kay