Matthew Sillett

I have recently worked with various owner-managers on the commercial affairs of their companies, often with a view to preparing them for a successful sale.

The sale transaction is usually the owner-manager’s biggest and most important transaction. Having experienced advisers on board to prepare for and then help execute the transaction is essential.

Significant recent matters have included:

• Government Department IT projects
  • Complex and large-scale (c. £100m budget)
• Business restructures
  • International restructuring of trading group (c. £300m)
• Preparation for sale and exit transactions
  • Supporting owner-managers to prepare for and then achieve exit transactions (various, £10m to £100m)
• International IP exploitation projects
  • Various values
• Strategic advisory role

Acting as a client relationship partner to a diverse set of clients, providing strategic advice and access to a broad range of Irwin Mitchell’s legal services to support their business-as-usual activities and needs

I have received high praise from a wide range of former clients, such as:

• "I have worked with plenty of IP and commercial lawyers over the years, but Matthew‘s grasp of my company’s IP and commercial needs has exceeded all others. He took the time to get to know our business and was then able to help shape our licensing and exploitation strategies, contributing to our growth." - CEO

• "Matthew has been involved in the development and sale of all my business ventures over a 25+ year period. Always there to provide reliable guidance and advice as we have needed it." - Serial entrepreneur / successful seller

• " We have been supported by Irwin Mitchell commercial for several years through a number of complex business transactions. Throughout each transaction, IM have understood ours and our customers’ needs, responded pragmatically and prioritised our requirements whilst having our best interests at the forefront of their minds.

  "We have benefitted from the wealth and depth of experience and sector knowledge of Matthew Sillett, the calm and pragmatic nature of Elise Bouche, and also had input from emerging talent such as Yasmin Pannett who brings a fresh perspective and new ideas relevant to emerging industry needs. The commercial team as a whole are united, extremely responsive and provide timely and effective expert advice with a high level of professionalism.

  "We would have no hesitation in recommending their services in the future." - IT industry client