Skilled negotiation of sale and purchase agreements focusing on your best interests.
Your Expert Legal Partner For Corporate Transactions
Our Corporate Law division excels in managing complex corporate transactions such as mergers & acquisitions (M&A), management buyouts (MBOs), management buy-ins (MBIs), and more. Headed by founding partner Colin Rodrigues, our team offers:
Comprehensive support through the transaction process to ensure smooth transitions post-completion.
Custom contract solutions that reflect the nuances of your business operations.
We maintain strong relationships with major banks, accountants, and corporate finance advisers, crucial for providing a holistic service.
Corporate Law
Led by our founding partner Colin Rodrigues, our Corporate Law team is renowned for its first-class and proactive service. We handle a full spectrum of corporate matters including transactional work, governance, restructuring, cross-border and domestic M&A, and private equity transactions. We push matters forward and keep you well informed throughout, whilst ensuring we cover all aspects a business could need with precision and care.
Corporate
Colin Rodrigues
T: 01384 216840
E: crodrigues@hawkinshatton.co.uk
I head up the corporate team. I am a client-facing approachable corporate lawyer, who takes a collaborative approach to transactions. I am involved in the running, marketing and developing of the department and corporate clients. The work consists mainly of private equity work for management teams, management buy-outs, sales, mergers, acquisitions as well as disposals for SME shareholders and a broad range of day to day corporate work including restructuring of mid-sized companies and related tax issues. Recent experience includes dealing with multi-million pound businesses in the fields of hotel and leisure, aerospace and manufacturing.
Client base includes regional, national, European and Anglo-American Companies. My aim is to ensure my clients have the best possible team working for them at every stage of a transaction and I work closely with our professional partners to give effect to this. I also deal with drafting of disclosure letters, tax deeds, loan notes and other ancillary documents.
On a personal front most of my time is taken up with my young family. I have a passion for food and drink and am a talented cook. I also enjoy travel.
Fiona Lee
T: 01384 216840
E: flee@hawkinshatton.co.uk
Fiona Lee is a member of the Corporate Department at Hawkins Hatton, where she assists on a wide range of transactions. Her role encompasses undertaking legal due diligence, drafting commercial and ancillary documents including disclosure letters, and providing broader corporate support.
She graduated with a Law LLB from the University of Liverpool, which included a year abroad, and completed her LPC and Masters at the University of Law in Birmingham.
In her spare time, Fiona enjoys cooking, baking, taking long walks, and spending time with friends and family.
Ben Powell
T: 01384 216840
E: bpowell@hawkinshatton.co.uk
Ben Powell is a member of the Corporate Department at Hawkins Hatton, where he assists on a wide range of transactions including company purchases, company sales, and MBO transactions. His responsibilities within the Corporate Department involve drafting and negotiating commercial documents such as share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, disclosure letters, and loan notes, in addition to more general ancillary documents. Ben is also part of the Banking and Finance Department at Hawkins Hatton, where his duties include undertaking legal due diligence on behalf of banks as well as perfecting and registering security.
Outside of the office, Ben enjoys socialising and catching up with friends and family, travelling, and following sports. He is an avid Arsenal supporter, with football being his favourite sport.
Alisha Shah
T: 01384492748
E: ashah@hawkinshatton.co.uk
Alisha Shah is a member of the Corporate Department at Hawkins Hatton, where she assists on a variety of transactions. Her responsibilities include undertaking due diligence, acting on behalf of lenders, and drafting contractual documents.
Alisha graduated from the University of Birmingham with a BA in Ancient History and Archaeology before completing her GDL and LPC at the University of Law.
In her spare time, Alisha enjoys travelling, reading, and going to the cinema.
Maria Rodrigues
T: 01384 216840
E: mrodrigues@hawkinshatton.co.uk
Maria Rodrigues is proud to be Hawkins Hatton’s first Solicitor Apprentice.
With a deep passion for law and a strong commitment to learning, she is enthusiastic about the hands-on experience and the opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals.
As Colin Rodrigues’ one of our founding partners is her father, Hawkins Hatton has always been a significant part of her life, which makes her particularly grateful to now play an active role in the future success of the firm. This unique opportunity provides the perfect path for starting her career, and she looks forward to embracing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Outside of work, Maria enjoys travelling, running, and spending time with her friends and family.
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