Birketts LLP

Birketts LLP fields a large team that frequently advises on high-value acquisitions, including those backed by private equity and with capital markets elements, alongside restructurings, demergers and employee incentive matters. Rafael Ruiz spearheads the firm-wide corporate team, leading on cross-border and domestic transactions for private and institutional investors. Adam Jones, described as ‘extremely diligent, experienced and hard-working’, is a key contact for private equity houses and oversees the Chelmsford team, with expertise in complex group reorganisations, demergers and corporate governance matters. Heidi Bond specialises in the corporate aspects of employee ownership transactions, while Alex Forwood advises on acquisitions and company disposals by shareholders, as well as shareholder investments and partial exits.