Particularly well-regarded for its coverage of corporate transactions within the financial services sector, the team at TLT more broadly handles a wide range of matters across the energy, leisure and technology segments. Andrew Webber heads up the corporate department, handling sales and acquisitions of companies; Perran Jervis, who leads the firm’s commercial arm, specialises in outsourcing and distribution agreements in addition to advising on joint ventures. Alice Gardner advises both public and private companies on acquisitions, while Emma Davies focuses her practice on outsourcing and supply chain arrangements, most notably in the retail sector. Philip Barratt is recognised for his advice on outbound UK investment into international companies.
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Testimonials
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‘Very attentive partners.’
‘The team is incredibly efficient and collaborative.’
‘The term pragmatism comes to mind - an exceptional quality.’
‘Very responsive and personalised service. The team focus on iterating with us as the client, such that their communications and style are tailored to what works best for us.’
‘The team has genuine experts in the field and this is really evident in the advice that TLT gives us on a daily basis. Each lawyer is super accessible, approachable, collaborative and easy to work with.'
‘The Bristol TLT team is a go to for corporate work. Modern, clear and fun to work with but have the reputational weight behind them which can be important from a perception perspective. They have experience in all kinds of deals, so have experience and have seen it before. More than just lawyers, they become and extension of you inhouse team, make in house counsel's job easier.’
Work highlights
Advised Biffa on its acquisition of Eco-Power Green Energy.
Advising WHS Travel Limited on a regional development franchise agreement for the establishment and operation of WHSmith stores predominantly in travel locations in India.
Advised Zeus Packaging on its acquisition of the Weedon Group.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Andrew Webber; Perran Jervis
Other key lawyers
Alice Gardner; Emma Davies; Philip Barratt