Matthew Lea
Partner, Corporate
Matt has been advising on corporate legal matters since 2013, focusing on transactional M&A for his client which includes share purchases and sales, company restructurings, and corporate funding. As one of the corporate Partners, Matt and his team specialise in the technology and healthcare sectors.
In his spare time, Matt enjoys cooking, watching rugby, and spending time with his Bulldog-Rottweiler cross called ‘Nacho’.
Experience
- £60m M&A and Reorganisation of NYSE listed satellite communication company to TSX-listed Canadian Satellite Builder, with involvement from Herrington Carmichael’s Commercial, Employment and Immigration teams.
- £27m complex demerger of multiple group entitles of London-based professional serviced office provider.
- £6m Reorganisation of a Hampshire-based IT Services provider with a complex 8 stage demerger of its subsidiaries by a reduction of capital to facilitate the sale of the trading businesses to an employee ownership trust.
- £9.5m Sale to multi-national sports technology business
- £7m sale of entire issued share capital and merger of NetSuite Solution Provider to FPE Capital Private Equity
- £3.5m acquisition of an Irish HQd transport, warehousing and logistics software solutions provider
- Over £10m in aggregate of entire issued share capital sales of various dental laboratories to multi-national Dental brand, CORUS, with the same goal of integration of dental laboratories within Europe.
I was extremely happy with Matt and Emma’s professionalism and experience, It was absolute pleasure to deal with them and I have no hesitation in recommending Herrington Carmichael to anybody.
Alaa Abou Hasan, Founder, Q Lab Ltd
Using Herrington Carmichael made the journey of selling our company so much better than we expected. Matt Lea, Emma Docking and the rest of the team were incredibly professional throughout and worked so hard to make sure that we got the best possible outcome. HC were absolutely brilliant for me, they both went above and beyond everyday to ensure that everything went smoothly and we met the deadline and time lines we were working to, they gave great advice and guidance all throughout the process and I couldn't have been happier with the result.
Lee Wood, Co-founder, Simplee Ceramics Ltd
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.
Alex Lester, CEO, Elevate2
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.
Alex Lester, CEO, Elevate2
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.
Ray Healey, Business Director, Alarm Communications Limited
We enjoy working with Matthew, Chris and the team because they always take a pragmatic approach to any legal issue we discuss with them. While some lawyers can complicate and confuse a situation, we find that the team at Herrington Carmichael like to simplify and solve a problem in a real-world way that is very encouraging to the client. We would highly recommend them.
Nick Wallwork and Chris Sturmer, directors of Redbrick Capital Limited
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.
Anthony Tiso, Avetta
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.
Chris Hector, Director
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
Byrne's Dental Laboratory Limited (The)
Best Law Firms 2024
Herrington Carmichael has once again been named in the Times Best Law Firms. We were first listed in 2023 and have once again made the Best Law Firms list for 2024.
