Private Equity

What We Do

Private equity is an integral part of Irwin Mitchell’s corporate offering, bringing together a nationally based team of lawyers.

We act for institutional investors, management teams and private equity backed companies on all aspects of private equity transactions. Our private equity lawyers are fully supported by experts in all relevant fields, including banking and finance, tax, restructuring and insolvency, employment and real estate.

Whilst the private equity transactions we advise on are diverse in nature, we have specific expertise of working with clients operating in the manufacturing, consumer (retail/leisure/hospitality), technology and media, financial and professional services and real estate sectors.

How We Can Help

When you instruct our private equity lawyers, you will benefit from a firm but fair approach to negotiations which prioritise the critical issues to achieve a successful and timely outcome for all interested parties.

We place a firm emphasis on:

Pragmatic advice
Understanding the commercial context of your deal
Delivering to your deadline and budget

Contact Us

Our corporate team is based across the UK so we can help wherever you and your business are based. Contact Chris Rawstron or Bryan Bletso to learn more about how we can help you.

Key Contacts

Our key contacts our all experts in their fields. Feel free to email or phone them to find out how we can help your business.

Birmingham +

Chris Rawstron

Partner

Tel. +44 (0)121 214 5492

Mob. +44(0)773 027 4439

chris.rawstron@irwinmitchell.com

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Bryan Bletso

Partner

Tel. +44 (0)207 650 3820

Mob. +44 (0)777 079 5703

bryan.bletso@irwinmitchell.com

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Recent deals

Gravity Trampoline Parks

Advised on private equity investment from Guinness Asset Management

Chesney's

Advised on growth capital provided by Business Growth Fund

Business Growth Fund

Advised on the injection of growth capital to holiday park operator Coppergreen Developments to support expansion

Envision Pharma Group

Advised on its sale to Ardian, GHO Capital and Envision’s leadership team, and on their $80m buyout funded by US mid market private equity house, The Halifax Group

FMP Global

The management team on the buyout of FMP Global from Bond International Plc by Tenzing Private Equity

Toba Capital Fund II LLC

Advised on a reduction of capital shares held by Teach A Man To Fish Foundation in Seal Software Group Limited and reinvestment in Seal by Toba Capital Fund II LLC

BP Marsh & Partners

Advised on its exit from The Broucour Group

The Coaching Inn Group

Advised on investment by Business Growth Fund and subsequent acquisitions

YFM Equity Partners

Advised on financing arrangements to support the MBO of Marco Art Limited and on the sale of Winder Power

Testimonials & Client Feedback

We truly value the feedback we receive from both our clients and legal accreditation societies, such as The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners.

"They are responsive and commercially minded. They give their clients good advice from a range of different angles."

Chambers & Partners, 2019

"Pitches the work as clients like it, because they get a single point of contact that is knowledgeable about their company and the way they conduct their business."

Legal 500, 2019

“The team members worked tirelessly and around the clock to support and guide us successfully through the deal... We couldn’t be happier and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending their services to any future potential client.”

The sellers of Thomas Exchange Global

We Work Nationally

We have offices in major cities throughout the UK and our lawyers can arrange to visit you or your business in person if necessary. We also have international capability, with global links to other legal specialists.

- Gatwick
- Glasgow
- Leeds
- London

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Awards & Accreditations

We’re proud of the recognition we’ve received for our business legal work. For a list of awards and accreditations, please visit our awards page.

Business News

Our lawyers are regularly asked to provide expert insight, advice and analysis for the national media. Take a look at the stories below to see what we’re saying, as well as some of the recent deals we have completed for our clients here in the UK and abroad.

UK's Manufacturing Sector To Be Most Disrupted Following Brexit

30 / 09 / 19 Read More

HS2 Rail Link Review Called By Government

21 / 08 / 19 Read More

Brexit And US Trade Deals

14 / 08 / 19 Read More

Property Developer Purchases Office Building In York

13 / 08 / 19 Read More

M&A Activity Set To Remain High In Waste Management Sector

08 / 08 / 19 Read More

Alzheimer's Testing Specialist Secures Investment from NPIF Maven Equity Finance

02 / 08 / 19 Read More

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Private Equity

What We Do

How We Can Help

Contact Us

Key Contacts

KEY CONTACTS

Chris Rawstron

Partner

Bryan Bletso

Partner

Recent deals

Testimonials & Client Feedback

We Work Nationally

Awards & Accreditations

Business News

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