TLT enhances corporate practice with appointment of new partner

National law firm TLT has appointed M&A and ECM specialist Paul Keohane as a partner in its national corporate team, as part of strategic plans to enhance its UK-wide corporate offering. Paul will be based in the firm’s Manchester office.

Joining TLT from Addleshaw Goddard, Paul brings with him over 15 years of experience working with many of the UK’s largest privately owned and listed companies on their most strategically important transactions. He specialises in advising clients on M&A (including cross-border matters) and on UK public company transactions.

Paul is known as one of the leading capital markets lawyers in the North-West and has extensive experience advising on UK public company transactions including takeovers, initial public offerings and equity fundraisings on AIM and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.

Paul’s appointment adds strength and depth to TLT’s UK-wide corporate practice, supporting clients across sectors developing their offering and preparing them for challenges ahead.

Commenting on his appointment, Paul said: “TLT’s corporate team has an impressive track record of undertaking outstanding work for its clients, and I’m very excited to join such an impressive team of innovative and focused individuals.  I’m looking forward to helping the team continue to deliver first-class results and preparing our clients for what comes next.”

Andrew Webber, head of corporate at TLT commented: “Paul is a highly talented and experienced corporate lawyer. His in-depth knowledge of large scale and complex transactions will be essential in supporting clients on their growth journeys. Paul’s business acumen and expertise borne from working with international law firms and the Big 4, will be invaluable in ensuring our legal solutions align with our clients' objectives and we’re pleased to welcome Paul to the team.”

Paul’s appointment will support the continued growth of TLT’s national corporate team following other key strategic hires over the past 12 months, including partner Victoria Zivkovic in Manchester and partner Mathew Harvey and legal director Leanne Fryer in Birmingham.