Acuity Law maintains a sizeable presence in the capital, with the strength-in-depth to handle a significant range and volume of corporate instructions. Steve Berry is often at the forefront of the most challenging mandates handled by the team, including in relation to strategic M&A as well as work in the venture capital space. The healthcare sector remains a fertile source of work, with both Beverley Jones and Jon Lawley handling a vast amount of transactions, including for leading UK care home operators and social care providers on their growth strategies. The vastly experienced Paul Lowe excels in handling cross-border M&A matters, while the firm’s strong commercial offering is spearheaded by Declan Goodwin, who excels in advising on strategic IT-based projects and provides ‘excellent IP and contract support’. Christian Farrow and Tom Saunderson departed in 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Outstanding depth of knowledge in dental M&A space.'
- 'Personal, professional, understanding and commercial.'
- The client centred approach allows our companies to work seamlessly together. The exceptional team maintain high standards of professionalism and ethics.'
- 'Declan Goodwin provides excellent IP and contract support. He is an effective communicator and always commercial in his thinking.'
- 'Jon Lawley is a knowledgeable and highly competent partner. He provided exceptional support in completing our transactions during an exceptional period for our start-up company.'
- 'The Acuity corporate and commercial team are exceptional. Their knowledge of our business, its history and culture are first class. The client centred approach allows our companies to work seamlessly together.'
Key clients
- Facilities by ADF plc
- Air Water Ventures Ltd
- PureCyber
- HealthKey
- Premier Forest Products Ltd
- Optimise AI Limited
- Consensus
- DIG Civil Engineering
- Choice Care Group
Work highlights
Advised the sellers on The Port of Milford Haven’s purchase of the prestigious St Bride’s Spa Hotel in Saundersfoot. The investment includes a management agreement with The Celtic Collection to manage and operate St Brides Spa Hotel, in Saundersfoot, on the Port’s behalf.
Advised AIM-listed Facilities by ADF plc (ADF) on its acquisition of Autotrak Portable Roadways Ltd (Autotrak) for up to £21.3m (acquisition) and its associated fundraising via a placing which raised gross proceeds for ADF of £10m together with a sell down by certain existing shareholders.
Advised the shareholders of Help Me Compare Group (ActiveQuote), an on-line insurance broker, on its sale to Howden.
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Practice head
Steve Berry; Beverley Jones; Jon Lawley; Declan Goodwin
Other key lawyers
Paul Lowe; Rachelle Sellek; Johnathan Rees; Andrew McGlashan; Madeleine Chapman James