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John Wood
Corporate Finance
"a billiant straight talking professional"
- Chambers UK
John, a partner and head of the Corporate Finance team, specialises in acquisitions, disposals and venture capital investments. He has a particular interest in the technology & media and sport & retail sectors.
Recent deals on which John has worked include:
- advising the vendors on the sale of Cyclescheme Limited to Grassroots Plc
- advising Tamura Limited on its acquisition of Romarsh Limited
- advising World Snooker on the sale of its commercial eights to Matchroom Sports Limited
John was lead advisor on the 2009 Insider Dealmaker "Deal of the Year", the acquisition of £140 million turnover Stonegate Farmers Ltd.
John qualified as a solicitor in 1997 and joined the firm in 1999.
John is recommended as a 'Leader in the Field' of Corporate Finance in leading legal guides Chambers UK and Legal 500.