Stevens & Bolton LLP, situated in Guildford, advises both public and private companies based in the UK and internationally, on the full range of issues relating to M&A. Active on both the buy and sale sides, the firm assists major corporations and high-growth business owners with private equity-backed buy-and-build plans. On the corporate side, the team is led by Joe Bedford, whose areas of expertise include M&A, sponsor-backed transactions, and corporate finance. Beverley Flynn heads the firm’s commercial and tech teams and is very experienced in advising on e-commerce related matters. Keith Syson‘s practice covers a range of matters, including private equity issues, joint ventures, and demergers. Jenny Robertson is adept in sales and acquisitions, as well as joint ventures and reorganisations, among other issues. Among Nick Atkins’ areas of strength are M&A, private equity transactions and growth capital work. Jonathan Steele and James Waddell are also recommended. Richard Baxter retired in May 2025.
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Praxisleitung
Joe Bedford; Beverley Flynn
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Richard Baxter; Keith Syson; Jenny Robertson; James Waddell; Nick Atkins; Jonathan Steele