Corporate/M&A

Womble Bond Dickinson is a prominent international firm with notable corporate presence in the North East. The firm provides sophisticated advice to multinational clients on complex matters and regularly advises global corporates and large private equity houses. The team is able to advise on related corporate tax aspects arising from transactional activity.

"The team provides a high level of experience and high-quality service with solutions-orientated discussions."

"WBD knows us well and understands our ethos and director's management. We have a good relationship with a good level of trust, and get clear advice from them."

"We were impressed with Womble Bond Dickinson's commercial knowledge and its advice on commercial matters."

"Womble Bond Dickinson has a well-balanced, experienced team that communicates well and is available to respond quickly to requests."

Womble Bond Dickinson advised Tradechoice Distribution on its acquisition of T&R Floor Covering Distribution.

Ben Butler is head of the corporate team at Womble Bond Dickinson, based in Newcastle. He advises on transactions across a wide range of sectors, including electronics and real estate. He is experienced across local, national and international acquisitions, investments and fundraisings. "Ben is highly competent across the full range of business. His strengths are his sophistication, commercial operation and vision." "He's a strong lawyer and we enjoy working with him. He helps us focus on the important aspects."

Robert Phillips is a corporate finance partner based in Womble Bond Dickinson's Newcastle office. He works with public and private companies on M&A deals, investments and IPOs. His practice places strong focus on the representation of owner-managers and shareholders. "Robert has a strong commercial understanding and presence." "Robert Phillips is a very good lawyer and does high-value, complex deals."