Well-connected within the local business ecosystem, the ‘knowledgeable and friendly’ team at Berry Smith is best known for its corporate and commercial work for SMEs and owner-managed businesses. Within this context, team head Andrew Bound has been very active of late advising shareholders on the establishment of Employee Ownership Trusts and the subsequent sale of their shares to this corporate vehicle. ’Pragmatic and sensible in her approach’, Emma Borrington excels in advising SMEs, both on their M&A transactions and ongoing corporate governance issues. Other key contacts include Paul Evans for healthcare-related M&A, and recently promoted partner Dan Dowen for his work across a range of commercial contract matters.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Testimonials
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- 'The team is knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and explain everything very clearly on often complex subjects.'
- 'Andrew Bound’s depth of knowledge and practical experience in the industry is extraordinary. He possesses a keen ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable advice, which has been invaluable to our organisation.'
- 'Emma Borrington is knowledgeable and has an incredible eye for the detail while remaining pragmatic and sensible in her approach.'
- 'This practice distinguishes itself through its unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. From the initial meeting to the completion of our projects, the team has continuously gone above and beyond to ensure that our needs are not only met but exceeded.'
Key clients
- BBI Group
- Cardo Group Limited
- Brand Pilot Limited
- The shareholders of CST Wealth Limited
- V3 Group (UK) Limited
- Fortis Rugby Limited
- Development Bank of Wales
- Checkfire Limited
- CDSM Interactive Solutions Limited
- WEPA UK Limited
Work highlights
Advised Cardo Group on its high value acquisition of Heatcare Oil & Gas Holdings Limited.
Advised the shareholders of CST Wealth Limited on their sale to Brooks Macdonald.
Represented the Fortis Rugby in their acquisition of Waterton SM Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary Win Sports Management Limited.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Emma Borrington
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Paul Evans
Practice head
Andrew Bound
Other key lawyers
Emma Borrington; Paul Evans; Dan Dowen; Owen James; Abbie Baker; Ellen Lewis