Legal Director
Henry’s experience as a chartered accountant in the City combined with years working in private M&A and reorganisations makes him almost uniquely well placed to understand clients’ concerns and motivations in these processes, and to avoid the inevitable pitfalls that arise in implementing complex plans.
This type of work requires an appreciation of and an ability to work with advisers in tax, accounting, other (non-corporate) legal specialisms; and insolvency. These are the areas where Henry’s knowledge gives him an edge over most other legal advisers, and enables him to challenge advice, and to link the different pieces of the puzzle. He specialises in corporate reorganisations - these happen for a number of reasons rationalisation: reducing the number of entities and simplifying structures; ring fencing: separating out assets of different types and qualities; post-acquisition integration; and pre-transaction demergers and carve-outs.
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Experience
- Pre-transaction demerger of a specialist recruitment business from a wedding venue business via capital reduction demerger
- Pre-transaction demerger of a software business from a loan portfolio and a real estate portfolio via a capital reduction demerger in parallel with a £100m+ disposal
- Merger of family owned property and construction businesses followed by rationalisation and a restructuring in order to manage potential Inheritance Tax liabilities
Related sectors
Financial Services
Leisure, food and drink
Real estate
Related services
Corporate
Private wealth
Insights & events
FCA puts inactive appointed representatives under the microscope
SFO publishes business plan for 2025-26: Geared for the future
FCA sets expectations for stronger outcome‑focused governance in Year 3 Consumer Duty board reporting
FCA's guidance on targeted support in consumer segment design: considerations for firms
The Bank of England and PRA set out plans for safe AI innovation: What firms need to know
The FCA highlights the due diligence risks for firms when dealing with unregulated lenders
FCA regulatory priorities 2026: Cross-sector themes and what they mean for firms
CMA steps up its crackdown on fake and misleading reviews
UK Government strengthens AML and crypto controls through the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026
UK Supreme Court confirms broad reach of Russia sanctions and suspends payment obligations under letters of credit
FCA turns to AI to fight fraud: What the Palantir contract means for financial regulation
FCA publishes consumer understanding good practice and areas for improvement
PRA, BoE and FCA material third-party reporting requirements
FCA Regulatory Priorities report - Consumer finance: What firms need to know
World Cup licensing in Scotland: Extended hours policies by licensing board
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When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
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TLT's Guide to Scottish Licensing Board Policy Statements 2023-2028
Rethinking Hospitality: Embracing Challenges, Unlocking Growth
The land use challenge: creating a system to deliver net zero
EV Charging Infrastructure in Northern Ireland: Outlook | TLT
The fast and the curious: Empowering in-house lawyers to create business value
TLT's Guide to Scottish Licensing Board Policy Statements 2023 - 2028
Driving Demand: EVCI Funding and Development Opportunities | TLT
10 Key Points from the PSR Consultation APP Scams: Requiring reimbursement
TLT consolidates national corporate strength with new Partner appointment
TLT advises Dalmore Capital on acquisition of seven river hydropower sites
TLT advises K3 Capital Group on investment into two financial advisory firms
TLT acts for Pollen Street Capital on acquisition of Leonard Curtis
TLT hires new partner turbocharging its UK-wide real estate offering
TLT real estate and future energy growth continues
TLT expands future energy and infrastructure expertise with new Partner appointment
TLT advises shareholders of ABEC on sale to Magnesium
TLT advises Praetura Ventures on funding for sustainable manufacturing start-up
TLT real estate expansion results in second partner hire in two months
TLT grows real estate offering with appointment of commercial expert
TLT enhances corporate practice with appointment of new partner
TLT advises Ecotricity on real estate aspects of The Heckington Fen Solar Park DCO
TLT continues growth of financial services regulatory team with appointment of new partner
Views on fintech - interview with Niels Pedersen, MMU
The Future Fund - one month on | Scale-up insights episode eight
Scale-up Insights episode six - Employee incentives
Scale-up Insights - episode one - the funding landscape
When good tax decisions go wrong: Governance, filing positions and HMRC scrutiny - Webinar
Biodiversity Net Gain: What’s changing and what it means for you
International Fintech Case Study: Brexit Contract Migration | TLT
TLT oversees an international acquisition of a specialised South West business
TLT advises on the £90m sale of long-standing client's business
Advising a fast-growth eCommerce consultancy on a share capital sale and reinvestment
BNG - TLT and Belmont Estate talk nature positivity
What does the next generation of our cities look like?
Issues and trends driving the shape of our cities: expert view from Savills & TLT
Capturing Capital: Succeeding in an Evolving Environment | TLT
Office, Retail, and City Centres - What does the future hold?
Interview with Inverarity Morton: Simple Things Fermentations | TLT
The social housing whitepaper - what changes are on the horizon?
Alternatives to redundancy for the leisure, food and drink sector
