Maintaining a strong position in the TMT sector, Gateley Legal operates comfortably across a variety of industries, including food and beverage, recruitment, and financial services. The team is reputed for its expertise in the M&A arena while also covering related competition law and tax aspects. Practice head Andrew Peddie is well versed in private equity transactions, while Nicola Bennett specialises in supporting family and owner-managed businesses and SMEs on business sales. Mo Shabbir joined the team in September 2024, bolstering the firm’s corporate offering.
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Testimonials
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- 'Incredibly detailed and thorough with a good skill of translating heavy legal aspects into layman terms.'
- 'The team at Gateley's are friendly efficient & capable. Particularly the team of Nicola Bennett and Mohsin Shabbir.'
- 'Nicola Bennett is an exceptional individual. She is knowledgeable and practical and deals with issues with levels of thoroughness and details of risks attached which enables sensible decision making.'
Key clients
- The selling shareholders of Huntswood CTC Limited
- Ten10 Group Limited
- CACI Limited
- Totemic 2014 (Holdings) Limited
- Deckhouse Limited
- FPE Capital
- FSP Consulting Services Limited
- YFM Private Equity Limited
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Huntswood CTC Limited on the sale of the company.
Advised CACI Limited on its acquisition of Rowe IT Holdings Limited.
Advised Totemic (2014) Holdings Limited on the integration of its ReFi unit (part of Paylink Solutions Limited) to Experian Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Andrew Peddie
Other key lawyers
Nicola Bennett; Mo Shabbir; Laurel Knight