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Duncan is well-known amongst the North East business community for providing strong, pragmatic legal advice on a whole range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, as well as private equity and venture capital transactions. In addition to his experience of working in national law firms, Duncan also spent two years working in-house at a leading private equity firm.
Specialising in the technology, financial services, waste, and leisure sectors, Duncans impressive client list includes BGF, LDC, Perwyn, Camerons Brewery Limited, Ramarketing & PR Limited, Broadband Satellite Services, Perspective, Praesto Consultinge, and SaleCycle Limited.
As one of the North-Easts 'go to' lawyers, Duncans track record in providing solutions-driven, bespoke advice combined with his ability to engage with clients in a business context, ensures that his clients feel supported at every stage, from instruction through to completion. The loyal client base Duncan has built is testimony to both his professional, approachable demeanour and his ability to provide outstanding advice to business owners who truly value the personal service they receive.
In 2022, Duncan was awarded the Acritas Star independently rated lawyer, an accolade given to those identified as a client-nominated, stand-out lawyer in private practice. Duncan was also awarded Corporate Lawyer of the Year at the North East Business Insider Dealmakers Awards 2022.
Recent experience:
Advising BGF on its investments in Arc Trinova, Broadband Satellite Services and J & B Recycling and on its subsequent exits from Arc Trinova to Permira-backed Quotient, from J & B to Urbaser and from TotalRecycling Services to Biffa
Advising LDC on its investments in Cleveland Containers and ScarlettAbbott
Advising Ramarketing & PR on its investment from NorthEdge
Advising Camerons Brewery on several corporate transactions, including the sale of its tenanted estate
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