Ramsdens Solicitors LLP’s corporate and commercial division is jointly overseen by Stephen Newman and Adam Cockroft, both based in Huddersfield. Areas of activity for Newman include the establishment of Employee Ownership Trusts and tax-driven reconstructions. Cockroft’s expertise encompasses corporate acquisitions and disposals, management buy-ins and mergers. Emma Spragg is another key contact in the Huddersfield office.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Ramsdens offered a very bespoke service for my transaction. Throughout the process, I felt as if Ramsdens weren't just looking to do the work and be done with me. There was a real sense as if they cared about the outcome.’

  • ‘Though it would be unfair to pick one/ two out from the group of solicitors that I had working with me, I must say that Adam Cockroft and Sam Durling were the MVPs.’

  • ‘I think that Ramsdens are big enough to offer all the legal services that we need but they are small enough to care and react when needed.’

  • ‘All of the partners that we deal with are highly motivated individuals who are customer-focused and care and that has not been my experience with all the legal practices who we have worked with over the years.’

  • ‘When working with Ramsdens, I couldn't be more satisfied with the level of professionalism, expertise, and dedication exhibited. Their ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a straightforward manner is so helpful to client, and really helps move transactions along. ’

  • ‘I have dealt with Ramsdens for most of my working life, and with most departments, and always been satisfied with their service. They have a wealth of experience in their corporate and commercial department which allows them to offer practical, flexible and cost-effective advice.’

  • 'Ramsdens have a very strong corporate team with whom we have regular dealings. This has helped develop a working relationship where each party knows their role which ultimately benefits the mutual client. The advice is always practical as well as legally sound.'

Key clients

  • Welcome Independent Living Ltd
  • Saria Limited
  • Midland Automation Limited
  • Connelly & Co Accountants

Work highlights

  • Advised the selling shareholders of Welcome Independent Living Ltd upon the creation of an Employee Ownership Trust.

Lawyers

Practice head

Stephen Newman; Adam Cockroft

Other key lawyers

Sam Durling; Emma Spragg