Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : Thames Valley
Band 3
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(01727) 832830About
Provided by Sherrards Solicitors
Our corporate commercial team led by Jean-Paul da Costa, covers the full range of general corporate and commercial activities, including mergers and acquisitions (both private and public), joint ventures, corporate finance, private equity funding, banking and investment work, acting for PLCs and privately owned SME businesses including household names in the world of franchising such as Winkworth Estate Agents, Headmasters and multiple unit franchisees within the Monkey Puzzle systems.
The team draws on its extensive experience across multiple sectors to advise a whole range of clients during often complex transactions. The team are always committed to help achieve the right deal in a timely and cost effective way. Clients value our ability to work in conjunction with their business and financial advisers, assist with any borrowing requirements, and utilise the resources of our employment and property teams to provide a full service offering.
In addition the team retain a number of music and media industry clients including Graphite Media Limited and Sunday Best Recordings.
Chambers Review
Sherrards Solicitors maintains a healthy reputation acting for clients in the media and entertainment sector. The firm also acts on behalf of clients from the charity, manufacturing and technology industries. The team offers further experience advising AIM market clients on a range of M&A and corporate regulatory matters. It also demonstrates expertise in international work, with continued involvement in matters with European and Asian elements.
Work Highlights
- Sherrards Solicitors advised Minney & Co on the acquisition of the company by Hiller Hopkins Accountants.
Strengths
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"The quality of their work is outstanding."
"The firm's approachability, pragmatism, responsiveness and collaborative mentality are some of their core strengths."
"It's the commercial aspect they consider and the advice they provide which sets them apart."
"The team all work collaboratively and drive matters forward, while taking a pragmatic and commercial approach. The firm provides very good response times and progress matters efficiently."
"The quality of their work is outstanding."
"The firm's approachability, pragmatism, responsiveness and collaborative mentality are some of their core strengths."
"It's the commercial aspect they consider and the advice they provide which sets them apart."
"The team all work collaboratively and drive matters forward, while taking a pragmatic and commercial approach. The firm provides very good response times and progress matters efficiently."
Notable Practitioners
Leigh Head leads the firm's corporate and commercial team. He handles a broad range of M&A work and corporate reorganisations, and has particular expertise in the media industry.
"Leigh Head is very unflappable and gets things done."
"Leigh is easy to work with and provides clear advice."
"Leigh's commercial awareness is particularly strong and is something which sets him apart."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Thames Valley
Members
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Clients
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Cambria Automobiles plc
FC Exchange Limited
Graphite Media Limited
Hair Biomedical International Holdings Limited
Reward Cloud Limited
Winkworth Franchising Limited
Industries
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Automobiles & Parts
Bio- chemical
Charities / Not for Profit
Commercial & Professional Services
Media
Private Clients / Individuals
Software & Computer Services
Technology, Hardware & Electronics