Counting companies from across the tech, financial services, and healthcare sectors amongst its key clients, Squire Patton Boggs regularly advises on buy-side M&A transactions and business reorganisations. The firm’s corporate coverage extends to capital markets, with the team frequently advising on sales of issued share capital. Based in Birmingham, Geoff Perry and Simon Jones co-head the outfit; the former acts for professional investors and major corporations, while the latter has expertise in relation to outsourcing and logistics projects. Tom Durrant is a key name to note disposals, while Matt Smith chiefly focuses on general corporate governance. Partho Chaudhuri joined the practice in September 2025.
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‘I'd highly recommend SPB, they get to the real issues quickly and navigate us past the issues that aren't material. Geoff, the senior partner, is always available, whether on vacation or out at a social event. He's always available for an urgent call. That's invaluable and not something too forthcoming from other practices.’
‘Geoff, Indy and the wider team have taken the time to understand us. They know the red lines and come back to us with solutions, not problems. I have to say, I would always express a preference for using SPB vs one of the other larger practices on our acquisitions. It's a big company, but they have the ability to deliver their service with a small company feel.’
Key clients
- Altrad Group
- Anglo Asian Mining PLC
Work highlights
Advised Altrad on the acquisition of the Stork UK Group from Fluor Corporation Inc.
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Tom Durrant
Practice head
Geoff Perry; Simon Jones
Other key lawyers
Tom Durrant; Matt Smith; Claire O'Connor; Sam Tibbetts; Partho Chaudhuri