Counting companies from across the logistics, food, and retail industries amongst its key clients, the ‘very professional but extremely friendly’ Aaron & Partners LLP practice specialises in disposals of shares and investment rounds. Stuart Scott-Goldstone heads the team from the Chester office and is supported by the Shrewsbury-based Hugh Strickland, an expert in joint venture agreements and group reorganisations. Zoe Lloyd also comes recommended.
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Client satisfaction

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The entire team that dealt with our case was very professional but extremely friendly and easy to get on with. They dealt with all our numerous queries promptly and offered quick and varied solutions to any issues that arose. We felt that they always fought our corner well in communication with the other parties.’

  • ‘The individuals that we primarily dealt with were Jamie Hawley and Zoe Lloyd. We felt that they were very easy to talk to and were very patient with all the queries we had. We felt that they responded promptly to any emails and queries, and that they offered sensible solutions to obstacles that arose. They explained the legal issues in a way that was very easy to understand. We felt that they 100% were working the best deal for us.’

  • 'Strong depth across the firm in all areas of law affecting businesses we deal with. Staff are of a high calibre that we interact with. The approach across the firm is always very thorough.'
  • 'The corporate team are always clear, pragmatic and commercial in terms of navigating deals or client cases. They know how to focus on the really important points to secure a successful outcome for all parties.''Quick to respond when asked for their services. I got a specialist in the area we were looking for. Buying a business for the first time needed not only guidance but reassurance from our solicitor that we can make it work. Being confident with the legal side of the purchase allowed me to concentrate on the acquisition.'

Key clients

  • Invertek Drives Limited
  • Pave-aways Limited
  • GeoSmart Information Limited

Work highlights

Advised the shareholders of Elite Services (UK) Limited, the parent company of Telford based grounds maintenance business Spacecare Limietd, to the Nurture Group.
Advised the Needham Group (now named Fox 3 Holdings Limited) on its disposal of its ink and marking equipment subsidiaries (one of which was a Northern Ireland company) to a buyer based in the Netherlands, Cyklop.
Advised Different Dog on its further equity investment round.

Practice head

Stuart Scott-Goldstone

Other key lawyers

Jamie Hawley; Hugh Strickland; Zoe Lloyd