Philip Walton
Partner
Services
Corporate
Sectors
Technology
Phil is a partner in the corporate team. He trained and qualified in the City and joined Penningtons Manches Cooper from a Surrey based law firm where he was a partner for over six years. He advises on all types of corporate transactions, including private company mergers and acquisitions, private equity, joint ventures, shareholders’ agreements and corporate governance.
He also regularly provides boardroom training for a wide range of clients on matters such as best practice, structuring, Bribery Act compliance and preparing for acquisition or sale.
A member of the firm’s health and care sector group, he advises all kinds of healthcare professionals including GPs, pharmacists, dentists, dermatologists, pathologists and chiropractors.
From pharmacy acquisitions to private equity deals, I bring sector-specific insight and practical solutions that help clients achieve their goals efficiently and with confidence.
Phil is a leading expert on pharmacy acquisitions and disposals, from large chains to individual outlets. He also has specialist knowledge of businesses involved in aviation and logistics, IT, digital and retail, as well as the charity and not for profit sectors. He has often advised both residential and commercial real estate companies on their joint venture arrangements.
Recent work highlights
Management team investment advice
International portfolio disposal
Pharmacy acquisition – six outlets
Pharmacy acquisition – Chester sites
Pharmacy acquisition – Greater Manchester
Sale of lift consultancy business
What people are saying
As a practice they have excellent sector experience and take the time to understand how my business works and the the key people. Overall, they do seem to be far more commercial in their outlook than other firms.
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