Case Studies

Case Studies

Corporate Buyer: Share Deal and Management Exit

Client Snapshot Industry: Commercial / SME Business Business Type: Limited company (acquiring entity) Location: UK-based A corporate purchaser acquiring the shares of an established business as part of a strategic...

Advising a Buyer on TUPE Risk in a Business Acquisition

Client Snapshot Industry: Property / Estate Agency Business Type: Established estate agency Location: UK-based A growing estate agency seeking to expand through the acquisition of another local business. The Challenge...

Managing the Successful Sale of a Market Town Café Business

Client Snapshot Industry: Hospitality / Food & Beverage Business Type: Independent café Location: UK-based A well-established café business in a thriving market town, with a loyal customer base and experienced...

Supporting the Sale of a Long-Established Family Nursery Business

Client Snapshot Industry: Childcare / Education Business Type: Family-owned nursery Location: UK-based A well-established nursery business built over 25+ years, with a strong reputation and deep community ties. The Challenge...

Established family business preparing for leadership transition

Client Snapshot Industry: Owner-Managed Business / SME Business Type: Family-owned company Location: UK-based A well-established family business planning for leadership transition and long-term continuity. The Challenge The majority shareholder was...

Assault vs Violent Conduct in Youth Football

Introduction Mark Scott, sitting as Chair, recently determined two serious misconduct charges arising from youth football fixtures. Each case involved significant on-field violence, substantial injury, and the abandonment of the...

Settlement Agreement Negotiation: Maximising an Exit Package for a Senior Employee

Client Snapshot Industry: Employment Law Business Type: Individual (Employee) Location: UK-based Profile The Employment Team maximised an exit package during a Settlement Agreement process for a senior employee facing significant...

Intestate Estate Administration & Inheritance Tax Planning

Client Snapshot Industry: Private Client Client Type: Individual / Family Location: UK Profile Two sons acting as personal representatives following the death of their father, who died intestate (without a...

Chairing an Independent World Class Programme Selection Appeal Panel

Role: Chair of Independent Appeal Panel Sector: Sports governance and regulation Context: National Governing Body – World Class Performance Programme Expertise: Selection appeals · Disciplinary and regulatory decision‑making. Overview of...

Birth Injury Claim – Shoulder Dystocia & Brachial Plexus Injury

Client Snapshot Industry: Clinical Negligence Client Type: Minor (by Litigation Friend) Location: UK Profile We acted for a child who sustained a severe brachial plexus injury following shoulder dystocia during...

Serious Personal Injury Claim Following Road Traffic Collision

Client Snapshot Industry: Personal Injury Client Type: Individual Location: UK Profile We acted for a middle‑aged man who sustained extensive and life‑changing injuries in a serious road traffic collision. Prior...

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