Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
About
Provided by Stevens & Bolton LLP
We are one of the largest teams of specialist corporate lawyers in the South East, outside London, undertaking the full range of corporate and corporate finance work.
This includes:
- Public and private M&A
- Private equity
- Fundraisings
- Reorganisations
- Accelerated/insolvency led transactions
- Joint ventures
- Corporate governance
We are supported by the full range of specialists required to support corporate transactional work, and many deals in which we are involved have a significant international dimension.
We also provide incorporation and company secretarial services.
Chambers Review
Steven & Bolton LLP is a full-service firm that handles complex private equity and corporate transactions for clients ranging from fast-growing entrepreneurial businesses to national and international corporations. It offers a solid team of experts capable of handling the full gamut of corporate work, including notable experience in cross-border mandates, and provides clients with the benefit of wide-ranging expertise thanks to banking, tax, pensions and IP specialists within the firm.
Work Highlights
- Stevens & Bolton advised Future Biogas Group’s shareholders and management team on its sale to 3i Infrastructure.
Strengths
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"Stevens & Bolton has a highly attentive, responsive and diligent team who work with a personal touch. They were always available any time of day and handled a complex transaction very well."
"Stevens & Bolton provides very precise and practical advice based on the intricacies of the deal. It has responsive, friendly and commercially experienced lawyers with a client-focused mentality."
"They are extremely experienced and calm under pressure; there is nothing that fazes them."
"Commercially, the firm is among the best. It can bring together solutions that are informed by an understanding and empathy for the business and transaction dynamics."
"Stevens & Bolton has a highly attentive, responsive and diligent team who work with a personal touch. They were always available any time of day and handled a complex transaction very well."
"Stevens & Bolton provides very precise and practical advice based on the intricacies of the deal. It has responsive, friendly and commercially experienced lawyers with a client-focused mentality."
"They are extremely experienced and calm under pressure; there is nothing that fazes them."
"Commercially, the firm is among the best. It can bring together solutions that are informed by an understanding and empathy for the business and transaction dynamics."
Notable Practitioners
James Waddell is the managing partner of Stevens & Bolton. He advises clients from across an array of sectors on transactions including M&A and private equity deals.
Keith Syson is a foremost practitioner who advises clients in a range of sectors. His practice exhibits expertise in M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions.
"Keith is our go-to for all deals."
Joe Bedford is noted for his broad expertise in corporate matters. He is active on finance transactions, and counts a number of banks and corporates among his clientele.
"We have a good impression of Joe. He's very practical and helpful."
Richard Baxter is a leading corporate lawyer in the region, known for his expertise in M&A. He acts on behalf of clients in an array of sectors, including energy and technology.
Jenny Robertson is a well-regarded solicitor in the corporate law team at Stevens & Bolton. She frequently handles M&A transactions and is noted in particular for her expertise in the technology sector.
"Jenny made a fantastic contribution on a complex transaction."
Jonathan Steele is involved in a range of corporate matters, including transactions in the technology and healthcare sectors. He ably handles investments, restructurings and M&A.
"We were very pleased with Jonathan. He performed very well and is very competent and experienced."
Nick Atkins is an experienced corporate lawyer and has particular expertise in cross-border M&A deals. He also exhibits strength in private equity transactions.
"Nick is a brilliant and commercial lawyer. He has a deep command of UK company and investment law and is able to apply his knowledge effortlessly to all considerations in plain language."
"Nick always looks for the complete and practical solution for the business in its context and could not be a more useful and trusted advisor."
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