Schofield Sweeney‘s corporate and commercial team is commended for its ’strength and depth of knowledge’, as well as its ‘very high degree of commitment in getting deals done’. Members of the practice routinely advise on high-profile acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex equity and debt financings, acting on national and international transactions. Leadership of the team is divided between a number of individuals, including Martin Sweeney, David Strachan, Steven Millward, and Karen Crutchley. Sweeney has a focus on matters in the financial services and automotive sectors, while Strachan is well versed in advising on acquisitions, business disposals, and advice on governance issues. Both Millward and Crutchley are adept at handling the full range of corporate work, covering transactional M&A work, debt and equity finance issues, and complex investments. Michael Cantwell specialises in corporate finance, and is noted alongside Angela Cashin.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- ‘Steven Millward was my immediate contact who was in charge of the sale contracts. He had particular expertise in sale and acquisition business and I was very confident in his abilities and comfortable having him represent me.'
- ‘There is both strength and depth of knowledge in the corporate team at Schofield Sweeney and a very high degree of commitment of getting deals done. Where there are obstacles the legal team work hard to overcome these in a calm and assuring manner that puts the client at ease.’
Key clients
- Cubico Group Limited
- Greenhous Group Ltd
Work highlights
Advised Galleon Investments (Dartford) Limited on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of ADP Diamond Cutting Solutions Limited.
Practice head
Martin Sweeney; David Strachan; Steven Millward; Karen Crutchley
Other key lawyers
Michael Cantwell; Angela Cashin; Lucy Holroyd