Chris Brightling Email & Phone Number

I’m head of the Corporate & Commercial department based at the Ashford office. I have significant experience advising on corporate acquisitions, disposals and investments as well as general corporate law matters. I regularly advise on share and business acquisitions and disposals, restructurings and joint ventures. I also advise on general corporate law matters including corporate governance issues, shareholders’ agreements and share buy backs. My clients range from owner managed businesses to large national and multi-national companies in a variety of sectors including manufacturing, retail, logistics and IT. I like to build long term relationships with my clients who have commended me for my efficiency and for tailoring advice to meet their needs. I also advise directors, lenders and insolvency practitioners on corporate insolvency, turnaround and restructuring matters, with particular experience in the sale and purchase of businesses from administration.My specialisms:• Share acquisitions and disposals• Business acquisitions and disposals• Management buy outs• Corporate restructuring• Corporate governance and directors’ duties• Business formation and incorporation• Shareholders’ agreements and articles of association• Share buy backs• LLPs and Partnerships• Corporate insolvencyIf you have any questions relating to my specialisms then please email me: chrisbrightling@girlings.comIf you are looking for legal advice that is not related to Corporate & Commercial then I will be happy to connect you to one of my colleagues at Girlings Solicitors.

Listed skills include Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Restructuring, Legal Advice, and 7 others.