Profile
Work Department
Position
Partner and Head of Corporate Law
Career
Nigel Hoyle qualified in 1982 and joined Blacks Solicitors in 2012 where he is currently a Partner and Head of the Corporate team.
Nigel primarily acts for Owner Managed Businesses (OMBs) on a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions and aims to help solve, rather than simply identify, problems for clients.
He consistently brings his wealth of experience to play in dealing with corporate acquisitions and disposals, restructuring, funding, and shareholder arrangements, as well as business to business matters for privately owned organisations.
Nigel is particularly experienced advising clients in the Food and Drink Manufacturing sector and Insurance Brokers. He recently led the team at Blacks on the sale of Harrogate Spring Water to Danone.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Blacks is a partner led firm, with a strong and charismatic managing partner. They have a strong culture of working together and have positioned themselves as a firm of choice in the middle market. The team are highly motivated and responsive to their clients individual needs.’
‘We have a good working relationship with Blacks across a number of departments, including the corporate team and commercial litigation team in particular.'
‘The team have an excellent balance between strategic overview from the senior partner and attention to detail from those below him.'
‘Nigel Hoyle is an experienced partner who is very good at delegating to his team, whilst at the same time having a good commercial attitude and also ensuring that things run smoothly. He is also very good at managing his client, being firm when you are being unreasonable, and supportive, giving sound advice when you are not.'
‘The team at Blacks Solicitors stands out for their meticulous attention to detail, commercial awareness, and client centric approach. They demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities involved in our transaction, ensuring a smooth and efficient due diligence process. Their ability to communicate legal intricacies in a clear and practical manner was invaluable in allowing us and me in particular to make informed decisions with confidence.'
‘Hayley Blackburn - Hayley was extremely reactive and always available to answer questions, ensuring that any concerns were addressed promptly. Hayley’s proactive approach and ability to manage complex documentation were crucial in keeping the process on track. Her strong analytical skills, combined with her attention to detail, allowed her to identify potential risks early, ensuring they were mitigated efficiently. Additionally, her personable manner made working with her a seamless and enjoyable experience.'
'Nigel Hoyle - Nigel brought a wealth of experience and strategic oversight to the process. His level of knowledge of the law was second to none, ensuring that all legal aspects were meticulously handled. Nigel was not only highly professional but also made the experience enjoyable, conducting conversations as if he were part of our internal team. His strategic mindset and personable nature created a seamless working relationship, instilling confidence at every stage of the transaction.’‘I first met with Nigel Hoyle, Partner and Head of the corporate team, who introduced me to his associate Hayley Blackburn. From the outset they had a very good grasp of the issues I would face whilst selling my business. From that point on they guided me through the process whilst appreciating that I still had a business to run. The hurdles we faced were resolved promptly and without fuss to enable a successful conclusion of the transaction on time and within budget.’
'There were two stand out parties in this transaction; Nigel Hoyle is an experienced partner who is very good at delegating to his team, whilst at the same time having a good commercial attitude and also ensuring that things run smoothly. He is also very good at managing his client, being firm when you are being unreasonable, and supportive, giving sound advice when you are not.'
'We have in the main used the commercial team which we would highly recommend but on occasion we have been referred to other areas of the team and the service has been of a similarly high level.'
Key clients
- Variety - The Children's Charity Founders of the Ellis Bates group Stonebridge Projects Limited Five Mobility Holdings Limited Purston Park Limited J.Marsland and Sons Limited Harrogate Spring Water Limited Upper Canada Soap & Candle Makers Corporation