The Firm: With a strong media focus, this firm continues to pick up choice work in the lower mid-market, often with an international flavour. Highlight work from the past twelve months includes advising Mobius International on its acquisition of Capitol Films, and acting for The Guardian Media Group on two radio-sector acquisitions. The firm is also ramping up its AIM practice, having advised Millwall Holdings on its placing and open offer in 2006.

The Lawyers: The “experienced and brilliant” Jeanette Gregson “has the ability to convey complex legal positions in a manner accessible to clients .” The past year saw her lead on the Millwall Holdings deal, as well as acting for a consortium of purchasers on the £28 million acquisition of a London hotel. Michael Hatchwell heads up the corporate team.

Clients/Work Highlights: Mission Capital; the owners of Screentime Partners; HML Holdings and Seymour Pierce.

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Jeanette Gregson