John is a Founding Partner of SE-Solicitors and a highly regarded Solicitor in the Corporate & Commercial team. John’s role since retiring as Chairman and the Head of Department is a Consultant, sharing his 30 plus years of experience in a wide range of corporate transactions and agreements.
This experience includes drafting and negotiating complex and high value commercial agreements for UK and international clients, negotiating, and completing sales and purchases of shares and businesses and management buy-ins and buy-outs; shareholders’ agreements and group re-organisations and has particular expertise in advising clients in the security industry.
John is a trustee of both Banbury Museum Trust and Tooleys Boatyard Trust, and is also Chairman of Hanwell Parish Council. His other interests include tennis, stalking, fishing, shooting, opera and old cars.
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ICO Consultation on Data Protection Complaint Handling
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is currently consulting on proposed changes to its framework for handling data protection…
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Case study: Esther and John got married while on holiday in Canada. They want to ensure that their marriage is valid in the UK.
Many couples in England and Wales get married abroad, whether they elope, plan a destination wedding, or have family ties in other…
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