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.’
‘Duncan Sykes is the ultimate example of not only being an excellent lawyer, but in a very approachable and down-to-earth style that he undertakes the work in.’
‘Dominic Cromwell is an exceptional lawyer with a cool head on his shoulders. His ability to distil extremely complex discussions to the crux of what he actually needs instruction on. The speed of thought and creativity he exhibits on any given deal are enormously impressive attributes. He is a bit of a cheat code for us. Truly excellent, very responsive and a very nice person to work with as well.'
Key clients
- August Equity
- Stanley Capital Partners
- Quilam Capital
- Delinian
- The Fry Group
- Hanover Investors
- Bridgepoint portfolio
- Mole Valley
- Forterro UK
- Phoenix Equity
- Livingbridge
- Abion AB
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.
Advised Agilio Software on three acquisitions including the purchase of the entire issued share capital of Mediapharm, the shares in The Fresh as well as advising Isopharm Laboratory, part of the Agilio Group, on an asset sale in respect of its water testing business to Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK.
Advised Quilam Capital on various deals, including, on the sale of its shareholding in bridging lender, Tuscan Capital, to Allica Bank as well as on the equity aspects their investment in Newable Commerce.
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