Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
Contact number
(01752) 203500About
Provided by GA Solicitors
GA's experienced corporate team is specifically known for its work with SME/owner-managed businesses, particularly dealing with sales, mergers, acquisitions and reconstructions.
Types of work handled
- Partnership and LLP agreements
- Shareholder agreements
- Company formations and articles of association
- General commercial agreements
- Joint ventures
- Business mergers and acquisitions
- Advice to directors, shareholders, partners and sole traders
- Insolvency
Key clients
- NatWest Bank
- The Gerrick Rose Animal Trust
- ITEC Group UK
- Harrier LLC
- Custom Surfaces UK Limited
- Peninsula Finance PLC
- Muirhead Finance Limited
Specialist sectors
- Healthcare
Chambers Review
GA Solicitors is a well-reputed firm that advises SMEs and banking clients throughout the South West on a variety of corporate matters. The team routinely handles joint ventures, mergers, sales and management buyouts, among other transactions. It has recognised expertise in representing clients in the healthcare sector and demonstrates further expertise in business restructures and advising financially distressed businesses.
Work Highlights
- GA Solicitors advised Morris Engineering on the renewal of a master terms agreement and a purchase agreement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm has an in-depth knowledge of corporate law. GA Solicitors never lets my business down."
"GA Solicitors are friendly, proactive and understand complex work. They continue to be quick and responsive in terms of turning around work."
"The firm's pragmatism, good communication and speed of response are particular strengths. They can handle complex matters and solve problems, while key points of contact are excellent and responsive."
"The firm has an in-depth knowledge of corporate law. GA Solicitors never lets my business down."
"GA Solicitors are friendly, proactive and understand complex work. They continue to be quick and responsive in terms of turning around work."
"The firm's pragmatism, good communication and speed of response are particular strengths. They can handle complex matters and solve problems, while key points of contact are excellent and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
James Peterson is the head of the corporate team at GA Solicitors. He has a broad range of experience in a variety of corporate and commercial matters.
"James is a highly skilled professional. He offers considered and pragmatic solutions and embraces a collaborative approach to ensure high-quality service is delivered to clients."
"James knows our business well, and his advice and counsel have been crucial over the years."
"James is very professional and has excellent response times and technical knowledge."
"James is very able, very helpful and deals with all issues in a timely manner."
Tony Cusack handles a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions and has extensive experience in commercial real estate matters.
"Tony Cusack is very sensible, pragmatic and good to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
GA Solicitors
South West
Industries
Provided by GA Solicitors
Banking
Charities and not for profit
Commercial and professional services
Construction and materials
Energy
Financial services
Food and drink
Healthcare
Industrial engineering
Private clients/individuals
Real estate finance
Retail