Boyes Turner
Boyes Turner is best known for its strong expertise within the technology sector, according to The Legal 500. Mark Blunden assists technology clients on the commercialisation of their products and services, including outsourcing, licensing, product and brand development, often with an international aspect.
Corporate partner Kate Eavis advises life science, biotechnology and software spin-outs. Senior associate Chris Dobson is recommended for M&A transactions in the technology and healthcare sectors. Robert Rice departed to Harrison Clark Rickerbys in December 2018.
Practice head: Mark Blunden.
Other key lawyers: Kate Eavis; Chris Dobson.
KEY CLIENTS
Shareholders of BrandView; Auto Trader Group plc; CIRCOR International Inc; Panasonic; Wayfair.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
• Advised the founder and shareholders of Brand View on all aspects of the disposal of shares to Ascential plc for £38 million.
In real estate, Boyes Turner is rated in the top tier.
Boyes Turner leverages specialist practitioners in complementary areas such as planning, construction and dispute resolution. Nick Carter leads the ‘very knowledgeable‘ four-partner team who have ‘outstanding capabilities‘ in commercial and residential development, technology and real estate finance. Mark Appleton specialises in the purchase, letting and disposal of properties for owners, occupiers and investors, while Derek Ching primarily advises landowners and developers on land development issues, including aspects of site acquisitions and assembly, secured lending to developers (acting for lenders and borrowers), as well as environmental and planning issues. William Nassau-Lake has ‘an outstanding reputation‘ in housing development. Rachel Duncan and Sarah Webb are also recommended.
Practice head: Nick Carter.
Other key lawyers: Mark Appleton; Derek Ching; William Nassau-Lake; Sarah Webb; Rachel Duncan.
KEY CLIENTS
Castleford Homes; Ericsson; Verifone; Montpelier Estates; Cygnet Investments.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
• Assisted Ericsson with relocation of its headquarters from Guildford to the Thames Tower in Reading. The transaction included the acquisition of the new space along with exit advice from both locations in Guildford and Basingstoke.
• Advised on refinance funding secured by way of a bank of security documents including legal charges and debentures in favour of a consortium of lenders over a site in the South of England.
• Representing Pentax UK in the rationalisation of its business premises, it having been agreed with the landlord to surrender its lease of the whole of Unit D Heathrow West Business Park with the landlord granting a new temporary lease of the 1st Floor and warehousing premises, while refurbishment works were carried out.
• Acting for Spitfire Bespoke Homes in its acquisition of Windsor Fire Station for £5.5m.
BDB Pitmans
BDB Pitmans has expertise in the areas of M&A, takeovers, restructuring and AIM listings. The firm boasts a strong and varied client roster in the financial services, real estate, oil and gas and automotive sectors, among others, says The Legal 500.
Oliver Pilkington has a particular expertise in equity capital markets, and John Hutchinson leads on M&A transactions and private equity investments. Corporate partner Stephanie Perry is noted for acquisitions and disposals, and management buyouts and buyins.
Practice head: Oliver Pilkington.
Other key lawyers: Stephanie Perry; John Hutchinson. KEY CLIENTS
Bridges Fund Management; FinnCap; Royal Berkshire Shooting Group; Berenberg Bank; Waylands Automotive.
WORK HIGHLIGHTS
• Advised FinnCap and Berenberg, joint brokers, on a placing of new and existing shares in Taptica
International, to raise gross proceeds of approximately $55 million.
• Advised CALA Homes on its takeover by FTSE-100 insurer Legal & General Capital, following the acquisition of the majority stake for £315m.
• Acted for Totaltec Oilfield Services in raising initial equity finance to start up a Guyana-based oilfield services company from numerous investors based across several jurisdictions.
• Advised John O’Hanlon and Waylands Automotive on the acquisition of a Volvo dealership.
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