Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 2
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CooperBurnett’s Corporate and Commercial team has built an excellent reputation for providing the very best advice to all types of businesses, and the team boasts extensive experience. Partner Victoria Sampson, who heads up the team, has been with CooperBurnett for nearly 30 years; while her colleague, Chambers ranked Partner, Russell Brinkhurst, boasts 20 years working with closely with business owners and becoming their ‘trusted adviser’.
Within the Corporate team, a number of Partners has built particular specialities. Joseph Oates, who has been with the firm for 25 years, focuses on insolvency and has completed the JIEB insolvency exams; Tom Lumsden, is an expert in advising charities and care home owners on site acquisition, disposal and finance; while John Spence has a region-wide reputation for his work in property litigation.
The team also includes Associate Solicitor, Natalie Lai, who is qualified as a solicitor in both Hong Kong and England & Wales and is also a trained accountant.
CooperBurnett deals with enterprises at every stage of their lifecycle, providing advice to entrepreneurs looking to launch their first company to business owners considering a sale – and every step in between.
The firm acts for all types of businesses across a broad range of sectors, including manufacturing and supply, professional services, education and healthcare. It also also provides dedicated contentious legal support if and when your business requires it.
Chambers Review
CooperBurnett is a highly respected firm that offers extensive experience in M&A.
The firm advises clients from across a broad range of sectors including healthcare, IT and hospitality.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at CooperBurnett are friendly and approachable and give great advice in plain English. They make themselves available at short notice, and their service levels are excellent."
"CooperBurnett is a brilliant firm. The team are highly professional and approachable and give the right level of guidance I need."
"The team at CooperBurnett are friendly and approachable and give great advice in plain English. They make themselves available at short notice, and their service levels are excellent."
"CooperBurnett is a brilliant firm. The team are highly professional and approachable and give the right level of guidance I need."
Notable Practitioners
Russell Brinkhurst has developed a strong practice focused on handling M&A transactions, among other corporate matters. His clients work in a broad range of sectors, including publishing and financial services.
"Russell is excellent in all areas."
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