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Corporate and commercial: Bristol

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Shakespeare Martineau LLP

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Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s corporate and commercial team assists its client base with advice across a range of stages within a business lifecycle, from start up investment, to acquisitions and sales. Paul Hardman leads the team, specialising in corporate finance matters such as M&A, management buy-outs and buy-ins and shareholder agreements. Jing Wang is noted for handling the firm’s initiative to assist Chinese entities and individuals with their investment activities in the UK.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team has plenty of international exposure and cross-border experience. With expert technical knowledge and a deep understanding of business, they offer practical advice and great client support.’

  • ‘Jing Wang bridges the gap brilliantly for clients in the China-UK space. She is proactive, responsive, and highly reliable.’

  • ‘Paul Hardman went above and beyond in working with not only us but also a third party to secure a first class arrangement.’

  • ‘Paul Hardman is dynamic, pro active, diligent and creative in his approach.’

  • ‘The corporate team at Shakespeare Martineau has a strong reputation in the market and felt the right fit for us as a new start up looking for a solid and experienced team to guide us through the setting up of our LLP. The team was helpful and approachable.’

  • ‘Paul Hardman is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He was able to work well with our small niche set up to understand our business needs and to tailor his advice. He was informative and kept us updated throughout.’

  • 'It's refreshing to have consistency; each time you need support with a matter, there is a common thread provided by a relationship partner, even if there is a change of personnel depending on the type of legal work required.'

  • 'Very pragmatic style. Work towards a solution that works for all parties to minimise time and cost without compromising on quality of advice given.'

  • 'Paul will happily sit down and work out the intricacies of your governance needs and come back with a well drafted document every time.'

Key clients

  • The Games Room UK Co
  • The Istoria Group
  • Morgan Capital Partners
  • Bath & West Finance
  • Route One Retail Group
  • Berkmann Wine Cellars
  • Edenvale Young Associates
  • Bristol Fluid System Technoogies Limited T/A Swagelok, Bristol
  • SGS Gases Limited
  • Mobius Works
  • Verytas Homecare Limited
  • UMAPS (Union of Medical Associate Professionals)
  • Prolight Direct Limited

Work highlights

Advising Bath and West Finance on a new £100m funding line for its commercial finance and bridging business.
Advising the shareholders of Grosvenor Consultancy Limited on the sale of a minority interest to Soderberg Partners
Advising Morgan Capital on the creation of a new property management venture with a landlord client, adpt property management.

Practice head

Paul Hardman

Other key lawyers

Jing Wang