According to clients, Tyr offers a ‘superb service from a great team’, with expertise acting on the full gamut of corporate and commercial matters. Members of the practice have expertise spanning management buyouts, group reorganisations, and shareholder disputes. On the corporate side, Chris Blantern leads the team, with vast expertise in the financial services sector. Luisa D’Alessandro heads up the commercial practice of the firm, with extensive complementary IT knowledge. Giles Clegg joined the team from Lupton Fawcett in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Very clear, concise and upfront re challenges and timelines. Strong in their respective fields and great customer service, we were nervous re starting with a new law firm and we have been very pleasantly surprised with how well they handle our account and the quality of work in a timely manner. Very professional and take great interest in us as a client and why we need what we need.'
- ‘Luisa D'Alessandro has been excellent in dealing with all our commercial matters and commercial law. All our contracts and terms needed renewing and updating and the advice and work we have received from Luisa has been exceptional and exactly what we have asked for. She is responsive and is very knowledgeable in her field.'
- ‘Chris Blantern and his team are always on their best. Quick, efficient and acting with our best interest at all times. Superb service from a great team.’
- ‘Chris Blantern brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. his extensive knowledge of the regulator world is second to none and provides excellent advice at all times.’
- ‘The dealings I've had the firms partners/employees have always been extremely efficient, practical and thorough. Their breadth of knowledge is impressive and they always seem to be interested in our business.’
- ‘The best part of dealing with individuals that I've had interactions is their down to earth nature. They are receptive, responsive, thorough and always deliver. It's a pleasure to have such a supportive and practical approach to our dealings.’
Key clients
- Wastecare Group Limited
- Prosperis Limited
- Stainless Steel Vessels Limited
- YESSS Electricial Group
- Chiorino UK Limited
- Charlesworth Publishing Group
- MHA Monahans Group LLP
- Throgmorton Capital Management Limited
- Simmons Gainsford LLP
- Carpenter Box Limited
- KFH Private Equity
- Greenways Wealth Management Ltd
Work highlights
Advised HW Fisher LLP on the sale of its accountancy and audit business to Sumer Group.
Advised the Partners of Shorts Financial Services LLP on the sale of the LLP to Canary Bidco (Guernsey) Limited (a subsidiary of Shackleton Adviser Limited).
Appointed by Eurostar Commodities Limited to advise on its full range of commercial contracts covering both the purchasing and sale sides of the business as well as distribution appointments.
Practice head
Chris Blantern; Luisa D’Alessandro
Other key lawyers
Giles Clegg