Summary
I have, during my career, helped to manage a number of businesses, both law practices and commercial organisations. I have also worked for large clients in house as part of their legal department. I know what clients require of their commercial lawyers in terms of speed, accuracy and commerciality and look to meet if not exceed those expectations.
Expertise
I am an expert in all aspects of Corporate and Commercial law. In particular, I advise on: Company Sales, Purchases, MBOs, Commercial Contracts, Shareholder Rights, Shareholder Agreements, Directors liability, Agency, Distribution, Confidentiality, Business issues, Company disputes, Partnership Agreements and LLP Membership Deeds. In addition to businesses, I also specialise in assisting charities and other not for profit organisations.
Case Studies
o I have recently advised a large private company on the terms of appointment of its new chairman, including his share rights.
o In relation to the Building for Schools Programme introduced by the previous Government and cut by the present one, I have advised a number of schools on lengthy and complex documentation.
Testimonials
o “Pictons have helped us with several corporate acquisition and disposal projects and the creation of an important and successful Joint Venture company with an overseas partner.
They have a practical, ‘hands on’ approach and get deals done!”
o “We have been working with Pictons, making use of their ‘one stop shop’ legal services, for several years. We first contacted Pictons as a ‘start up’ company a few years ago. They have since advised us on selling a stake in our company to a major South African entity which is Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
We have always found their advice and guidance to be of immense value. In our experience Pictons have always adopted a very commercial approach in all of the advice provided to us and by providing an estimate to us of the cost of their services we can properly budget for legal services.”
Personal
I am a director/trustee of MIND in Mid Herts, a mental health charity, having been its Chairman for the past six years. I am also President of St Albans Rotary Club. I take a keen interest in environmental matters, being Chairman of the Holywell Hill Group (a pressure group in respect of pollution issues in St Albans) and with my wife cultivate an allotment. I swim regularly, play cricket for Pictons and in whatever time I have left like to follow sport.