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
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
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