Matthew Lea

Matt is one of the best solicitors I have the pleasure to work with, always timely with responses, with very measured advice. His support team were excellent, making the whole process a smooth experience.

Our experience with the whole of the Herrington Carmichael team has been excellent. Matt Lea and his team worked tirelessly to complete our transaction within budget and on time, helping to achieve a fantastic deal for the shareholders. The advice Matt provided was clear, commercial and strategic, his response times were great and he was always available at any time I needed him. I would highly recommend Herrington Carmichael as an invaluable partner to anyone selling their business. I am looking forward to working with Matt and his team again in the future.

In July 2021, the Corporate and Commercial Team at Herrington Carmichael acted in the sale of our network infrastructure company. The transaction was both complicated, involving an acquiring entity and private equity backer, and extremely time pressured. The deal took just six weeks to complete from the commencement of due diligence. Yavan Brar, Matthew Lea and their whole team gave the transaction their full attention throughout and were readily available both day and night to oversee all legal aspects as required. They quickly became an invaluable part of our transaction team, and worked closely alongside our other professional advisors to drive a final result that we were delighted with. We would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Herrington Carmichael and hope that we will have a chance to work with them again in the near future.

Our experience with the whole of the Herrington Carmichael team has been excellent. Matt Lea and his team worked tirelessly to complete our transaction within budget and on time, helping to achieve a fantastic deal for the shareholders. The advice Matt provided was clear, commercial and strategic, his response times were great and he was always available at any time I needed him. I would highly recommend Herrington Carmichael as an invaluable partner to anyone selling their business. I am looking forward to working with Matt and his team again in the future.

Matt Lea and his corporate team at Herrington Carmichael were very professional and really supportive as they guided our clients in the sale of their technology business to a foreign buyer. As the transaction went through an onerous due diligence process and a complicated sale and purchase agreement, the team’s clear legal advice and proactive negotiating approach were essential in protecting the sellers’ interests and reducing the risks to them.

– Alex Dyce , Managing Director, Lennox Hamilton Ltd

Thanks for all your help along the way Matthew. We wouldn’t be where we are without you & your firm.

Yavan and his team at Herrington Carmichael recently advised us on the assignment of two loans and associated security from third party lenders onto our books. Yavan and Matt provided advice of the highest quality and ensured the transactions completed swiftly. They were available whenever we needed to contact them and kept their advice commercially focused to our specific requirements. We have built a good relationship up with the whole team at Herrington Carmichael and would certainly recommend them.

I was really happy with Matt and Emma’s approach, thorough, concise and an honest analysis of the risks, given in plain English which was good.  I was always kept up to date with progress and would recommend them with no hesitation

– Simon Arnold, Grundon Waste Management Ltd

Matt, Thank you for everything. Could not have asked for a better legal lead to navigate us through & be fighting in our corner. Hope to have the opportunity to work with you again

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