Independently rated in Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500

The latest (2011) Chambers and Partners independent guide to the legal profession describes our corporate and commercial department as follows:

"The firm is praised for its pragmatism and commercial approach...Sources praise the "clear advice" and "personal service" provided by the team".

In addition, the following individuals are highlighted as "leading individuals":

Jonathon Roy - is noted by clients for "his sharp legal mind";

Sean Davies - advises on a wide range of corporate and insolvency issues;

Andrew Heathcock - who it is said "brings a lot of gravitas to the situation because of his experience - he is a very calming influence".

We are also recognised in the independent Legal 500 as a "local powerhouse" which "continued to perform well across the leisure, manufacturing, social services, retail and technology sectors as transactions".

Our Work

We provide our clients with commercial and practical legal advice.  In dealing with any matter, we will understand your objective and then work with you to achieve this in a timely and cost efficient manner.

Our team of lawyers have a great depth of experience and act for a wide range of businesses of different sizes across all sectors.

Working closely with other Paris Smith 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.