Specialising in fundraising work in the energy space, alongside cross-border M&A transactions across the tech and healthcare fields, Gateley Legal routinely advises investment banks and major shareholders. The team is well equipped to oversee complex joint ventures and refinancings, with Birmingham-based head Andrew Cowan being an expert in reorganisations and disposals. Beth Mather predominantly focuses on private equity proceedings, Paul Cliff assists clients in acquisitions and when floating on the capital markets, while Max Moore mainly concentrates on the real estate sector. Adam Percival and Sam Meiklejohn are also highlighted as key contacts.
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- ‘The team are very responsive and helpful. They dealt with our matter efficiently and were proactive throughout.’
Key clients
- 23.5 Degrees
- Prism UK Medical
- The Light Cinemas
- Inspired Energy Plc
- Crown Crest Group Limited
- GIL Investments Limited
- TTC Group UK
- Shareholders of Skerritts Electrical Limited
- Management team of Bray Healthcare Limited
- Shareholders of Slademain Limited
- Cyklop
- Shareholders of Ensco 1375 Limited
- Pebble Learning Holdings Limited
- LDC (Managers) Limited, Project Thirty Topco Limited
- Palatine Private Equity
Work highlights
Handling investment in and the acquisition of Deltron Lifts Limited by LDC.
Acting for Inspired Plc on its recent £26.66m fundraise which consisted of a placing, issue of convertible loan notes and a retail offer of new ordinary shares via the BookBuild Platform.
Advised the shareholders of Slademain Limited on its sale to FT250 listed Mitie Group for a published deal value of £38m.
Practice head
Andrew Cowan
Other key lawyers
Beth Mather; Paul Cliff; Max Moore; Adam Percival; Sam Meiklejohn; Jamie Gillespie; Janai Parker