Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Corporate/M&A: Wales - UK
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
The Hugh James team is very experienced and proactive in deal support.
Hugh James is commercial and timely with advice and has good representation in its team across the full service required.
Hugh James has a very consistent team that has taken the time to understand our business, and can explain the process of a sale clearly and at a level we need. It's available at any time of day.
Hugh James has good sector knowledge and awareness, as well as a well-resourced team for support which is always contactable and accessible.
Work Highlights
Hugh James advised the Welsh Rugby Union on the sale of Dragons RFC to a consortium led by Just Eat founder David Buttress.
Notable practitioners
Gerallt is a very good all-rounder and is very responsive.
Gerallt is very commercial and a strong technical lawyer. He is confident and assertive in his delivery.
Gerallt is commercially astute and provides pragmatic solutions.
Greg Williams is experienced in both domestic and international M&A, alongside investment and private equity work. He has particular specialisms in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.
He is always able to add to the strategic side of a deal.
He's carved out an interesting niche for himself in healthcare and does solid transactions in this space.
Greg was a key player in the team that ensured the success of our transaction. He can simplify legal issues and aid us in understanding potential implications.
Gemma Davies is a senior associate in the corporate team at Hugh James. Her experience spans mergers, acquisitions, and debt and equity investments.
Gemma is consistently impressive and knowledgeable on all assignments.
She's a big support when complex situations need a pragmatic and level head.
Gemma's very proactive and commercially astute.