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.’
‘Charlotte provides an amazing level of knowledge and assurance in dealing with complex matters. Victoria stands out for her practical support; she responded in a timely manner, and I felt totally reassured in the way she dealt with the various issues raised. Their backup contract team also did a really good job.’
‘The commercial team at HCR is first class. They always deliver on time and to a very high standard, even during very challenging conditions. I cannot say enough good things about the team.’
‘Arpinder and the rest of the team are always available and will work any hours to get an assignment completed on time. Their knowledge and commercial acumen are exceptional.’
‘Diligent, thorough, collaborative and highly knowledgeable.’
Key clients
- Safran UK Ltd
- Morgan Motor Company Limited
- HSL Compliance Limited
- Bramblecrest Furniture (BDP Imports Ltd)
- Rodericks Dental Partners
- Clecim SAS
- Thistle Pharma Limited
- Tavistock Investments Plc
- Fluidone Limited
- Malvern Tyres Limited
- Sortera Limited
- KFC Holdings 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.
Advised Malvern Tyres Limited on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of The Tyre Store Limited.
Advised HSL Compliance Limited on the acquisitions of: APC Compliance Limited, Houseman Environmental Limited, Advanced Water Technologies Limited and R J Urmson Group Limited.
Lawyers
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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