Foot Anstey showcases notable experience in the private equity sector, offering bolt-on M&A for portfolio companies and elsewhere assisting companies with technology-enabled solutions to support portfolio reporting and compliance. Matthew Stoate leads the firm’s corporate department with a particular focus on private equity M&A matters. Chris Worrell leads the corporate advisory practice, handling M&A and group restructurings. Heading the owner-managed business group, which assists clients with various issues through the business, is Duncan Sykes and Ken Lewins. Emma Clayton is a further key contact.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Excellent work by the corporate team in dealing with our M&A activities. They have been diligent, knowledgeable, proactive at dealing with queries and prompt at responding.'
- ‘Extremely pragmatic and will proactively give advice to clients to help them understand issues and reach sensible solutions to help get transactions done.’
Key clients
- August Equity
- Stanley Capital Partners
Work highlights
Advised Abion AB on their acquisition of the entire issued share capital of the Lane IP Group, an IP adviser in the legal sector.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Chris Worrell
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Matthew Stoate
Other key lawyers
Chris Worrell; Duncan Sykes; Ken Lewins; Dominic Cromwell; Emma Clayton