Specialising in handling complex management buyouts and acquisitions of assets, the ‘collaborative, and highly knowledgeable’ HCR Law team represents multinational clients from across the manufacturing, pharma, and aerospace sectors. The practice is well-versed in managing sales of issued share capital and corporate restructurings, with Wye Valley-based Arpinder Dhillon noted for her expertise in M&A transactions and disposals. The Worcester-based trio of Charlotte Thornton-Smith, Rebecca Leask, and Robert Capper are highlighted for their business contract and commercial expertise, while Alison Scott concentrates on joint ventures from Birmingham and Worcester. Based between Wye Valley and Hereford, Jennifer Staples focuses on corporate transactions in the education sector, and both Daniel De Saulles and Helen Higginbotham are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm has strong corporate, employment and property departments, which have been instrumental at us completing transactions.'
‘We principally work with Arpinder Dhillon. As a corporate partner, she leads from the front. She is the principal point of contact for us across the whole of HCR. She is efficient, attentive and extremely hardworking. We are genuinely grateful for her support during our transactions.’
Key clients
- Safran UK Ltd
- Morgan Motor Company Limited
Work highlights
Advising Safran UK Ltd on day-to-day strategy and advice on general purchasing contracts for catering, energy, consumables and the supply of goods and services.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Charlotte Thornton-Smith; Alison Scott; Rebecca Leask; Arpinder Dhillon; Robert Capper
Other key lawyers
Jennifer Staples; Daniel De Saulles; Helen Higginbotham; Stephenie Malone; Victoria Dorman; Gurinder Hayer