Bryan Bletso leads the corporate team at Irwin Mitchell. The group has expertise in private wealth and cross-border mergers and acquisitions. Bletso in particular is adept in private company transactions including disposals, refinancing transactions, acquisitions, and reorganisations. Debbie Serota is noted for advising ultra-high net worth individuals, families, and family offices on M&A deals, joint ventures, equity fundraisings, and shareholder agreements. The strength of the practice has been bolstered by the arrival of Geraint Lloyd, who joined the firm from Bird & Bird LLP in June 2023.
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  • ‘Huge diversity of knowledge. Every partner is excellent in their field, but more importantly knows their own strengths and those of their peers.’

  • ‘Many partners have been there a considerable time, and really get to understand your business. Bryan Bletso is exceptional in this. He really has made it a priority in our dealings so he can make informed and relevant advice.’

  • ‘Irwin Mitchell’s strength of business in the UK alongside a fantastic overseas network form a really good combination of local advice with international reach.’

  • ‘Bryan Bletso is a very collaborative, commercial lawyer, whom I am confident in referring work to.’

  • 'The team is remarkable, possessing extensive knowledge in highly specialised and nuanced fields, which ensures seamless collaboration among advisors and outstanding service delivery to the client.'

  • 'Debbie Serota, Ben Jones, and Ben Gale are an incredibly friendly and talented group of individuals, dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes.'

Kernmandanten

  • ManyPets Limited
  • 2 Excel (Holdings) Limited
  • The individual shareholders of 2 Excel (Holdings) Limited
  • The shareholders of 2 Excel Engineering Limited
  • The shareholders of Fleet and Commercial Limited
  • Hambledon Vineyard plc
  • PE487 Limited
  • TH Geyer Ingredients GmbH
  • Culuru Consulting Ltd
  • International Broadcasting Convention

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advised 2 Excel (Holdings) Ltd, 2 Excel Engineering Limited, and the individual shareholders on a refinancing transaction and disposal of minority interest to Crestline Inc.
  • Advised the board of Hambledon Vineyard plc on a £25m offer under the Takeover Code made by a consortium of Berry Bros and Symington Family Estates.
  • Advised the selling shareholders on the disposal of the entire issued share capital of Fleet and Commercial Limited to Specialist Risk Insurance Solutions Limited.

Anwält*innen

Praxisleitung

Bryan Bletso

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Debbie Serota; Geraint Lloyd; Ben Gale; Richard Collis; Christian Vale; Ben Jones