Boasting vast expertise in demergers, corporate reorganisations, and capital markets transactions, Hawkins Hatton Corporate Lawyers Limited is praised for its 'very knowledgeable lawyers, excellent service and delivery' when representing clients in the insurance, IT support, and manufacturing sectors. The ‘friendly, very knowledgeable’ team leader, Colin Rodrigues operates out of Dudley, primarily acting on cross-border purchases of issued share capital and management buyouts. The division consistently undertakes M&A transactions and capital reduction demergers.
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‘Hawkins Hatton is among only a few specialist corporate law practices in the West Midlands, and overall, I would rate them one of the best.'
‘I have known Colin Rodrigues for over 20 years. He stands out among corporate lawyers I work with, or have worked with, as an excellent all round corporate lawyer, whose focus on excellent client service, professional yet practical advice, getting the deal done whilst not compromising the legal advice or protection for his clients, and overall excellent transparency about his fees, which are very reasonable as compared to his competition, all combine to make him top of the list of corporate lawyers that I recommend when asked to do.’
‘Colin Rodrigues and his team are excellent at communicating with clients and assisting with any concerns a client may have. They always have the latest technology and keep up to date themselves.There is diversity amongst the team which can also assist in putting clients at ease.’
‘The corporate partner, Colin Rodrigues, is the person I have had the most contact with over the years. He is friendly, very knowledgeable, and extremely efficient. He and the team will strive to ensure all deadlines are achieved and are prepared to go the extra mile to assist their clients and professional partners.’
‘Colin Rodrigues holds his team to a high standard, which leaves you in no doubt you are in safe hands.’
‘Very knowledgeable lawyers, excellent service and delivery, and they keep to the agreed fees. They follow up and chase other lawyers/professionals to get deals across the line.'
Key clients
- IDS Transport Limited
- GB Tyres UK Limited
- Bellator Holdings Limited
- Midland Telecom Holdings Limited
- Rollins UK Holdings Ltd
- C Browns & Sons (Steel) Ltd
- Rondel Trading Limited
- Residentsline Limited
- PAB (Coventry) Limited
- Pentons Property Services
Work highlights
Acted on behalf of Rollins in its acquisition of a business for the price of £20 million.
Acting on behalf of a substantial client in the insurance industry in respect of a complex corporate restructure prior to sale to an Employee Ownership Trust for circa £60 million.
Acted for a client based in the care sector in the Southwest region in its £200m corporate restructure involving eleven companies in the group, with close support from a specialist tax adviser given the tax implications.
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Practice head
Colin Rodrigues