Geldards LLP is adept at handling a myriad corporate work for local, UK, and international entities from a wide range of sectors. A significant volume of this work is acting on the buy and sell-side of M&A transactions for both corporates and fund clients. Alex Butler is key to the firm’s private equity and venture capital-backed work. Vastly experienced team head Andrew Morris has excellent connections with local businesses, and alongside Butler continues to provide corporate assistance to Development Bank of Wales on its fund structuring as well as pursuant ongoing corporate governance. Christopher Williams heads up the commercial law offering and is particularly skilled at advising public sector clients on commercial contracts, including on outsourcing.
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- 'It is an excellent team that provides responsive, professional, and practical advice.'
- 'Christopher Williams displays a practical approach.'
Key clients
- ITA Group, Inc
- The Welsh Whisky Company (t/a Penderyn Distillery)
- Travelzoo, Inc
- Orchard Media and Events
- Thomas Carroll
- Izmo Americas
- Development Bank of Wales
- Foresight Group
- John Bean Technologies
- Euro Commercials
- Xwatch Safety Solutions Limited
- Celsa UK
Work highlights
Advised Izmo Americas Inc, the world’s largest producer of interactive media content for the automotive industry, on its acquisition of Geranimo Web, a leading global provider of digital marketing programmes for EOms and dealerships.
Advised on the disposal of XWatch Safety Solutions to the Swiss leading global commodities trader, Hexagon Group.
Advised the Development Bank of Wales on the formation of investment funds including the £75m Northern Property Investment Fund.
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Practice head
Andrew Morris; Christopher Williams
Other key lawyers
Alex Butler; Stewart Knights