Assisting owner-managed businesses with corporate transactions, private equity investments and management buy-outs are notable areas of activity for the team at Ward Hadaway LLP. Key contacts at the firm’s Leeds office include Jonathan Pollard, a ‘very pragmatic yet thorough lawyer’, who is praised for his skill at handling internal reorganisation; and Adrian Ballam, who is noted for his grasp of the 'legal, financial and HR aspects' of complicated transactions.
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‘ Adrian Ballam had a full grasp on not only the legal but the financial and HR aspects of my very complicated disposal and earnout.'
- 'They cover a wide range of disciplines and I'm confident this makes Ward Hadaway a one-stop-shop for SME's business requirements, as it has for mine.’
‘Adrian Ballam has my back, and is empathetic and considerate. He takes the time and trouble to understand the wider picture and really supports me and my business.'
‘Jonathan Pollard has been a great reference to us for the past few years.’
‘Jonathan Pollard is a very pragmatic yet thorough lawyer. We trust his assessment of the risks we are facing, especially for internal reorganisations.’
‘I believe every firm has their own sets of experts in their specialist field and are able to do a job well. However, I think what Ward Hadaway team was able to bring to the table was their ability to connect with our team and work well with all our other directors. They are very good at communicating the situation clearly to our team and highlighting all the pitfalls that we need to be careful of, whilst guiding us through a very complex transaction. ’
‘Adrian Ballam deserves a special mention. A fantastic corporate partner, very calm and collective in his approach when an issue arises. Able to stand firm on certain issue when the other side was being unreasonable.’
‘Adrian Ballam and Kate McLean stand out for their expertise, friendliness and technical support.'
Key clients
- Lo's Pharmacy
- Evifile Limited
- Logic Fire and Security Limited
- Sano Physiotherapy Limited
- NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance
- X-Channel Marketing Limited
- Advanced Couplings Limited
- Woodlands Home & Garden Group Limited
- Solingen Private Equity Limited
- Solution Performance Group Limited
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Adrian Ballam; Jonathan Pollard; Kate McLean; Olivia Field