Matthew Searle

Experience:

Extensive experience of advising on company sales and acquisitions, including venture capital investments and management buyouts. Also advises on corporate structures and shareholder agreements. Matthew also has a specialist interest in computer law and regularly lectures on the subject of internet law, as well as taking responsibility for the work of A & R’s own IT department.

Summary of specialisms:

Commercial, sales and acquisitions, management buy-outs, joint ventures, group re-organisations, private equity, M & A, information technology, computer law, software development and licensing, shareholders agreements.

Major Transactions:

• 2007: Management buy-out of Manor Creative Limited
• 2006: Sale of Patisserie Valerie London restaurant group to Luke Johnson (Risk Capital Partners)
• 2006: Venture capital investment in Connect Mortgages Group by MMC Ventures.
• 2004: Management Buy-out of Storm Aviation Limited

Employment History:

• Adams & Remers, Sussex (1998 – present)
• Thomas Eggar, Sussex (1993-1998)
• Payne Hicks Beach, London (1988-1993)

Qualifications:

MA (Cantab) (Hons) History; Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales

Education:

Studied at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge; College of Law, Guildford

Interests:

Family; Management; Cricket; History.