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
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- ‘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.’
- ‘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.’
Key clients
- The Games Room UK Co
- The Istoria Group
Work highlights
Advising Bath and West Finance on a new £100m funding line for its commercial finance and bridging business.
Practice head
Paul Hardman
Other key lawyers
Jing Wang