Independent reviews describe Paris Smith LLP as "a very strong local firm" (The Legal 500) and from the corporate and commercial department single out the "deeply knowledgeable" Andrew Heathcock, the "highly experienced and no-nonsense" Sean Davies and Douglas Cooper's "fine standing in the market" (Chambers & Partners 2010).

We provide practical legal advice to our wide array of business clients.  Our first objective is always to understand your desired result and work with you to achieve your aim in a timely and cost efficient manner.

Working closely with our colleagues in other departments, we offer advice on a wide range of aspects of business and commercial life including:

  • start up, acquisition and investment;
  • day to day commercial operation, growth and business defence; and
  • mergers, sale and reorganisation.

Our clients include quoted companies, UK subsidiaries of multi-national groups, owner-managed businesses, partnerships, LLPs, professional sports clubs, high street lenders, private investors, public authorities and charitable organisations.

For further information see our more detailed guides to each of our services or contact Douglas Cooper or Sean Davies.