Whether you are starting out or involved in a management buy-out or buying or selling a company, you need a company law expert to help you make the transaction as smooth as possible.

When you work with Blythe Liggins, you’ll receive pro-active advice and assistance from experts in company law.

From start-ups to mergers to exit strategies, we have the experience you need. We have helped businesses at every stage of their development and you will always be able to get in touch with someone to answer your needs.

Our partner-led approach means that you can have a company law specialist become very much part of your team.

  • Business acquisitions, sales and mergers
  • Corporate finance and venture capital
  • Management buy-outs and buy-ins
  • Company reorganisations, restructuring and reconstruction
  • Corporate responsibilities
  • Shareholders agreements, rights and protections
  • Employee incentive schemes
  • Formation of companies, LLP’s and partnerships
  • Exit strategies

Need advice for your business? Get in touch with our  team.

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Meet the Business Services Team


David Lester

David Lester

David became head of the Blythe Liggins’ Commercial team in 1995 and is our Senior Partner. He chairs the firm’s Executive Committee. During his career, David has dealt with a great number of corporate, commercial and property matters, many high value and complex transactions and has acted for well-known names and brands. Working with David, you can be assured that you will be provided with sound commercial advice from someone who likes to understand client’s objectives and meet their aims in a timely and practical way.

David can help you with a wide range of issues including:

  • Commercial property matters (sales, leases, developments and secured lending)
  • Company matters (formations, shareholders’ agreements, sales, purchases and financing)
  • Commercial matters (partnership, agency, commercial agreements, terms and conditions and joint ventures)
  • Estate agency terms and conditions and compliance
  • Company share sales, purchases and re-organisations.

Get in touch to find out how David can help you with commercial advice.

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Kevin Mitchell

Kevin Mitchell

Kevin joined Blythe Liggins in 1994 after graduating from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, and became one of the firm’s Partners in 1999. Since then, he has used his expertise and knowledge of the issues faced by our clients to provide clear, strategic and cost-effective advice to help them achieve the best possible results. His expertise covers business, charity, and sports law.

Kevin acts for a number of well-known businesses and charities and bring a calm, knowledgeable and practical approach to his clients.

Kevin can help you with a wide range of issues including:

  • Commercial property law
  • Purchases of freehold and leasehold properties
  • Commercial conveyancing
  • Business sales and acquisitions
  • Drafting and advising on high value commercial contracts
  • Charities
  • Sports law advice for governing bodies, clubs, coaches, and individuals

Kevin lives in Leamington and is married with two children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and cycling but opts to watch the cricket and rugby rather than play. He is the Chairman of Leamington Cricket Club.

Get in touch today to find out if Kevin can help you with your business, charity or sports law queries.

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Nick Watts

Nick Watts

Position: Senior Associate

Nick qualified as a solicitor in 1998 and spent over 10 years at another Warwickshire firm before joining Blythe Liggins in 2010. His experience and detailed knowledge of commercial matters gives him a sound understanding of the challenges facing businesses. With a wealth of experience spanning over 20 years, Nick is adept at finding solutions to whatever problems may arise during a commercial or residential transaction to ensure his clients achieve their objectives.

Nick can help you with a wide range of issues including:

  • Commercial and residential conveyancing
  • Freehold & Leasehold sales and purchases
  • The creation of option agreements
  • Advising landlords and tenants in connection with their leases
  • Business sales and acquisitions for a wide range of businesses
  • Providing guidance on issues relating to management of companies and partnerships
  • Drafting and advising on a variety of high value commercial contracts
  • Sports law advice for governing bodies, clubs, coaches and individuals

Nick lives locally and is married with twins. In his spare time, he has many sporting interests including watching football and rugby. Nick plays golf and has been involved in coaching his son’s cricket and rugby teams. 

Get in touch with Nick to find out if he can help you with your business and commercial legal queries.

Call 01926884701 Email ndw@blytheliggins.co.uk Download vCard

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