Known particularly for its corporate and commercial offering within the private equity space, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP handles acquisitions, disposals and investments to support the long-term aims of clients in industries such as the energy, insurance and real estate spaces. Tom Fitzpatrick helms the practice, lending his experience to complex transactions particularly within the private equity and the insurance sector. Alex Fergus handles transactions and investments in energy and real estate, while Joanna Norris is a key contact for M&A and corporate governance matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Pragmatic, sensible, but at the same time conscious of protecting and looking after their clients' interests.’

  • ‘Tom Fitzpatrick listens carefully, is very straightforward and easy to work with, totally reliable and always looks after the clients interests but with a pragmatic stance: a very safe pair of hands.'

  • ‘The team is very collaborative and commercial. They work well alongside our in-house legal and commercial teams, almost as an extension of the team, which makes for a much more efficient and enjoyable process.’

Key clients

  • LDC (Lloyds Development Capital)
  • Hybrid News Limited
  • Piper PE LLP
  • Lomond Group
  • Impact Futures
  • Harbour Hotels
  • M Subs Ltd
  • BGF Investment Management Limited
  • The Hotel Guru Hotels Limited
  • Vitol
  • Amwins Group Inc

Work highlights

Acted for LDC on its investment into Perfect Data Solutions.
Advised longstanding client Piper on the £20m investment and management buyout of Inside Travel Group.
Acted on behalf of LDC on its £12m investment into Waterscan Limited, a tech-enabled and ESG-focused water management consultancy.

Practice head

Tom Fitzpatrick

Other key lawyers

Alex Fergus; Joanna Norris