Tozers Solicitors LLP keeps a specialist focus on acting for SMEs and owner-managed businesses, with particular expertise in local M&A transactions; the group also handles corporate reorganisations, shareholders’ agreements and corporate finance matters and has seen notable growth in its renewable energy work. James Orpin leads the corporate and commercial team and specialises in shareholder exits. Amy Laver also advises on corporate transactions, and Rebecca Roberts focuses on work in the hotel, leisure, education, retail and care sectors.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘For me, the most important factor in any business relationship is communication. You need to know that when you require support or assistance you can rely on a firm to deal with issues promptly and efficiently. Tozers manage to walk the fine line between giving you a truly personal, individual service, whilst having a great support team behind the client facing Solicitor to ensure all runs as smoothly as possible.’

  • ‘I was made to feel important, like I was their top priority, The individuals took a keen and genuine interest in assisting me through what was the biggest commercial deal of my life.’

  • ‘I engaged James Orpin of Tozers in regard to the asset sale of my business. There was a tight time constraint for the work and the service provided by James was exceptional. Knowledge, communication and efficiency were without fault and his actions and assistance enabled me to get the best result.’

  • ‘James Orpin was fantastic as a point contact in guiding us through the process, bringing in other disciplines where required. A great ambassador for the profession.’

  • ‘Rebecca Roberts handled everything in her stride. She showed strength of character and fantastic commercial knowledge. I believe we wouldn't have had such a outcome if someone other than Rebecca was at the helm.’

  • ‘We used Rebecca Roberts at Tozers to negotiate the sale of our business and her knowledge and experience, her down to earth and realistic attitude helped enormously with negotiations and with closing what became a difficult deal.'

Key clients

  • Kensa Group Limited
  • The British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA)

Work highlights

Advised Kensa Group Limited on the Octopus Energy and Legal & General Capital  £70m investment.

Lawyers

Practice head

James Orpin

Other key lawyers

Amy Laver; Rebecca Roberts