Nick is a partner in our Corporate Strategy & Finance practice based in our London office. His particular expertise covers advising on corporate transactions in a range of sectors, including media, entertainment, technology and retail.

Nick is listed in Chambers UK 2012 as a leading individual for corporate law and mergers and acquisitions. He is also listed in Chambers Europe 2012 for his UK mid-market corporate/M&A expertise.

Representative Experience

• Advising the shareholders in Cath Kidston Limited on the MBO backed by TA Associates
• Advising the shareholders on the sale of SBB to the McGraw Hill Group.
• Advising Global Brands on its acquisition of James Galt.
• Advising Live Nation on the sale of its UK theatres to ATG.
• Advising on the restructuring and then sale of the Loewy Group.
• Advising on the sale of Arete Publishing to Euromoney.
• Advising Clear Channel on the acquisition of the Van Wagner UK Outdoor advertising business.
• Acting for Darius Capital in its bid for Austin Reed plc.
• Acting for the shareholder of the Mmd Group on its sale of Mmd to Huntsworth plc.
• Advising Engine Group on its M&A programme.
• Acting on the Reverse take-over of SBH plc for Hat Pin plc.
• Acting for Urban Wimax plc on its IPO and subsequent fundraisings.
• Acting for Live Nation and GIL on their joint bid for Mean Fiddler Music Group plc.
• Advising the shareholders on the sale of Brook Hunt to Wood Mackenzie.
• Advising Oxonica plc on its acquisition of Nanoplex, Inc and subsequent share placing.