Freeths LLP’s tax team is known for its work across an impressive range of transactions, spanning distressed M&A, real estate investments, start-ups, and large corporate transactions. Clients including SMEs, international companies, and private equity funds all rely on the expertise of the team. Based in Sheffield, Adrian Hackett leads the practice, specialising in corporate restructurings, tax efficient investment structures, and tax structuring for private equity investments. Alex Angelides is also noted, specialising in corporate restructurings, exit planning, and share incentive schemes, along with Emily Gaffney, who advises on real estate and corporate transactions.
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Key clients
- Checkmate Holdings Group Ltd & Shareholders
- Clearwater Topco Limited & Shareholders
- Taperedplus Limited & Others
- BWP Holdings Limited & Others
- Shareholders of Hydrock Holdings Limited
- Fig Power Holdings Limited
- Aldi Stores Limited
- Travelodge Hotels Limited
- Wickes Building Supplies Limited
- Wellglade Limited
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Hydrock Holdings Limited on its sale to Canadian listed group, Stantec UK Limited (Stantec).
Advising on the pre-sale tax structure and subsequent disposal of Warmfront Team Limited to Retro Bidco Limited.
Advising Checkmate Group Holdings Limited and its shareholders in relation to the investment into the Target’s group by IK Partners, facilitating the exit by YFM.
Practice head
Adrian Hackett
Other key lawyers
Alex Angelides; Emily Gaffney