Mark specialises in corporate M&A transactional work, and has considerable expertise in representing a wide range of clients and owner-managed businesses.
Specialises in:
Mark specialises in corporate M&A transactional work, and has considerable expertise in representing a wide range of clients and owner-managed businesses. He also acts for healthcare providers including pharmacies and veterinary practices, and acts for several clients in the motor trade.
Experience
- Representing clients in the sale and acquisition of companies and businesses in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, automotive and healthcare.
- Advising clients on funding and refinancing matters and acting for investee companies.
- Advising on group reorganisations.
Notable deals
- Acting for the selling shareholders of AceOdds (a regional sports betting brand) to Danish digital sports media group Better Collective A/S for €42m, which was named North East Insider’s Deal of the Month.
- Advising the selling shareholders of Indigo Software Group (a well-known Warehouse Management System software provider) in the sale of their shares to US-headquartered Aptean Inc.
- Acting for the shareholders of Solar Solve Limited (a manufacturer and supplier of specialist anti-glare blinds to the marine and aviation sectors) in the sale of their shares to Rivertrace Limited (a leading supplier of environmental monitoring products to the marine and offshore markets).
- Acting for the shareholders of Vet Direct Holdings Limited in the sale of their shares to national operator CVS (UK) Limited
- Acting for the shareholders of A&J Henfrey Limited (a veterinary practice) in the sale of their shares to national operator Medivet Group Limited
- Advising the vendor of Town Centre Garage (Sunderland) Limited in the sale of its Citroen dealership to Sherwoods Motor Group Limited
- Acting for the acquirer of Dolphin Stairlifts (North East) Limited and Shape Adaptations Limited
Client
Chambers & Partners
Chambers & Partners
Chambers & Partners
Client
Client
“Many thanks for your huge support and expertise throughout this transaction- always a pleasure to work with the H&K team. Very much appreciate the collaborative approach. Roll on the next one…
“Mark ticks the boxes of everything we want: a nice, friendly and personal lawyer who has the commercial aspect. Understanding the commercial aspects and how to apply the law is key, and Mark gets it.
“Mark is excellent. His grasp of what is required, his knowledge to get it done and his communication skills to see it through are second to none.
“Mark is an expert.
“I am so pleased I was pointed in your direction, Mark. I could not have had a better legal team.
“Mark understood and advised us on the project, did all the work and reached the objectives with minimum of effort on our part - exactly what was needed. Thank you for a job well done.
Accreditations & memberships
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