Counting major port authorities, sports clubs, and entities operating in the leisure, human capital, and transport sectors among its impressive roster of clients, Ward Hadaway LLP’s sizeable corporate and commercial offering spans the full range of matters, including M&A, financing, corporate restructuring, commercial contracts, and data protection issues. Robert Thompson heads the corporate department, while Damien Charlton leads the commercial team. Thompson advises public and private sector clients on disposals, mergers, and corporate structuring, while Charlton has notable experience handling outsourcing, joint ventures, and general commercial contracting. Tom Pollard advises public and private companies as well as private equity houses on disposals, investments, and reorganisations, while Clare French has notable experience acting for clients in the healthcare, leisure, and e-commerce industries. Steven Roper offers commercial, contract and corporate governance advice, and heads the transport and infrastructure subgroup. Colin Hewitt is a known for expertise in governance issues and corporate structures.
Legal 500 redaktioneller Kommentar
- Profil
Auszeichnungen
Mandantenzufriedenheit
Referenzen
Unabhängig vom Legal 500-Forschungsteam zusammengestellt.
‘The team has an in-depth knowledge of our business and plans led by Steven Roper every member of his team knows what is required.’
‘I have worked with the Ward Hadaway team on many occasions, predominantly from a Corporate (M&A) perspective, and I have always found their service delivery to be excellent. Their attention to detail is second to none, and their commerciality and ability to help decipher complex legal constructs, in a way that laypeople can understand, is fantastic.'
‘Tom Pollard is someone who I would not hesitate to recommend to others looking to go through transactions. I know from experience that he is highly knowledgeable within his field, and he will always work incredibly hard to get the best possible outcome for his clients.'
'Liam Stubbs is incredibly knowledgeable for someone with his level of experience, and is excellent at translating complex topics in a way that everyone can understand. Liam works exceptionally hard for his clients in delivering the best outcome he can.’
‘Exceptional, highly dynamic and cooperative team. High interpersonal skills, very friendly and outstandingly competent. Fast and precise responses at all times. A joy to work with!’
‘Tom Pollard and Liam Stubbs have been exceptional during recent projects. Both offer excellent commerciality whilst providing clear and thoughtful advice. Tom and Liam are a pleasure to work with - it is a great blend of the warm relationships of a regional firm, with the firepower of a national leader.’
‘Very commercial, pragmatic, and agile advice based on previous experience.’
‘Steven Roper - provides very commercial, pragmatic and agile advice.'
Kernmandanten
- Northumbrian Water
- Port of Tyne Authority
- Ensus UK
- Durham County Cricket Club
- PD Ports (Part of the Brookfield Group)
- Newcastle International Airport
- Nova International (Trading as the Great Run Company)
- ScS Group PLC
- Growth Partner LLP
- Prefequity LLP
Anwält*innen
Hall of fame
Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.
Robert Thompson
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Tom Pollard
Partner*innen der nächsten Generation
Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.
Steven Roper
Führende Associates
Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.
Praxisleitung
Robert Thompson; Damien Charlton
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Tom Pollard; Clare French; Steven Roper; Liam Stubbs