Paul Hardman

Practice Areas

Paul has a wide grasp of corporate and commercial issues advising on transactional and governance related matters as well corporate pre nups (shareholders agreements) and divorce settlements (buy outs and demergers). He is a champion for good corporate governance which delivers sustainable business.

He is used to advising on deals involving an international dimension including acting for sellers on transactions involving overseas buyers and joint ventures with overseas partners. He recently concluded a JV in the USA for his UK client with a Saudi JV partner.

Paul has for many years had a special interest in China which has led him to take part in numerous trade missions to China since 2010. He has led the development of his firm’s offering to Chinese businesses and owners and is a director of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, a not for profit organisation designed to promote greater links with China across education, business and culture.