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.
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Témoignages
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‘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.'
Clients clés
- 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
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Robert Thompson
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Tom Pollard
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Steven Roper
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Responsable de la pratique
Robert Thompson; Damien Charlton
Autres avocats clés
Tom Pollard; Clare French; Steven Roper; Liam Stubbs