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Ben has advised on corporate finance transactions of numerous shapes and sizes.

He acts for a variety of clients, from SME's to major PLC’s and has had exposure to both private and public sector deals. He recognises that “one size does not fit all” and tailors his service delivery to meet the particular demands and objectives of the client in question.

Ben’s ability to understand and project-manage a deal is borne largely from the fact he has acted for the complete “suite” of parties - whether management teams, banks, private investors, venture capitalists, buyers or sellers.

He is pragmatic and commercial in his approach and is renowned for his ability to get deals done.

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Patient and understanding."
    Legal 500
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    “Ben and his team have worked with us for many years since our initial buy-out. From the outset, he wanted to get to know our business and what makes us tick. He is always available for us to bounce ideas off him. The advice he has provided has been first class and we very much view him as part of our team”
    Client Feedback
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    “Ben’s commitment to getting the deal is second to none. He clearly takes great pride in what he does and ensures he gets the right result for his clients. I would not hesitate in recommending him”
    CEO, Chemicals Group
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    “He isn’t just our lawyer, he is a valued business adviser too”
    CEO, Engineering Group

Relevant experience

  • UK Coal on the £21m disposal of Maltby Colliery, the £9m disposal of its 50% interest in Coal4Energy, its demerger and solvent and insolvent restructurings (Restructuring Award).
  • Brenntag on its acquisition and disposals programme including the £110m acquisition of the worldwide Multisol Group.
  • GRI Group on the sale of its Belgian subsidiary, Tensachem, to a listed Malaysian group (Dealmakers Award), its acquisition of Expac and its group restructuring.
  • Migros Group on the acquisition of Hallam Beauty and Esprit Ski.
  • Virgin Active on the sale of x9 clubs to Nuffield Health.
  • Euromoney on the acquisition of Fastmarkets.
  • Hallam Medical on partial exits and debt and equity investments.
  • CCL Stressing (a Lebanese owned construction group) on its European acquisitions and restructuring programmes.
  • Precision Engineering on various matters (Dealmakers Award).
  • Pendragon on its buy and build strategy.
  • Davymarkham on the initial MBO of this engineering group and then in connection with the eventual sale by the management team and Endless to an Indian trade buyer.
  • Norman & Underwood on the MBO of this window systems manufacturer.
  • Connexion2/SoloProtect on the initial buy-out and eventually all of the shareholder investors in connection with the sale to a US trade buyer.

Education

  • 1996 – LPC – Nottingham Law School
  • 1995 – LL.B – Kent University
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