The team at Burges Salmon LLP handles corporate and commercial mandates across a range of sectors including technology, healthcare and leisure. With experience providing advice across the domestic and international landscape, the team assists on cross-border M&A, fundraisings and investments. The practice is jointly led by Nick Graves, who advises clients on reorganisation issues, and Rupert Weston, who handles a vast range of matters covering portfolio sales, M&A, and joint ventures for both private and public companies. Richard Spink has a long-established practice handling acquisitions for international companies into the UK, while Mark Shepherd has substantial experience advising on a variety of transactions including development capital transactions, re-financings and exits. Camilla Usher-Clark advises regularly on clean energy generation investments. Working with technology companies, Alex Lloyd provides advice on M&A and disposals. Julie Book and Tim Roberts are also key contacts.
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‘The team's strength is the bespoke, highly dedicated service. They go the extra mile.’
‘The Burges Salmon team excels in understanding the commercial intent of their client and the practical challenges that implementing their advice might present to the client when considering options.’
‘The team was well-organised and proactive, which made the process smooth and efficient. They were good at anticipating and addressing potential issues early on, which was reassuring.’
‘Team has strength in depth and the firm recognised for providing high quality advice with a friendly and collaborative approach.’
Key clients
- Octopus
- Virgin Group
- Zetland Capital LLP
- Bluefield Solar
- FirstGroup plc
- Darwin Alternatives
- Saltus Partners
- Atrato Onsite Energy PLC
- ITM Power plc
- Trivela Group LLC
- ENGIE
- Wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority
Work highlights
Advised a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority in relation to the sale of its portfolio of 33 UK Marriott International hotels.
Advised the senior management team in connection with the rollover arrangements on the recommended offer for Loungers plc.
Advised Fasadgruppen on the acquisition of Clear Line Holdings Ltd for a total consideration of £119.9m.
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Alex Lloyd
Practice head
Nick Graves; Rupert Weston
Other key lawyers
Richard Spink; Mark Shepherd; Camilla Usher-Clark; Julie Book: Alex Lloyd; Tim Roberts