text: Praised for its ‘deep industry knowledge, creative thinking, continuous support for clients and a strong track record in delivering results’, Burges Salmon LLP continues to showcase its capability in handling high-value transactions, with notable expertise in the energy, education, food and drink, transport and healthcare sectors. Nick Graves, who specialises in M&A and corporate governance mandates, jointly leads the team alongside Rupert Weston, who provides ’commercially pragmatic and clear advice’ on corporate finance matters, with demonstrable experience in the transport sector. Commended for his ‘extensive experience in cross-border deals’, Richard Spink is another key contact in the group, alongside private equity expert Mark Shepherd and Camilla Usher-Clark, who advises on renewable energy and energy transition M&A. Alex Lloyd was promoted to partner and Andrew Mills joined from MJ Hudson in May 2023.
  Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
  - 'Andrew Mills is a true professional. Deeply knowledgeable, yet able to be very pragmatic, commercial and reach solutions quickly. He inspires confidence and makes the process straightforward.'
  - 'Richard Spink has extensive experience in cross-border deals.'
  - 'Rupert Weston provides commercially pragmatic and clear advice. He is a great person to have in your corner.'
  - 'Camilla Usher-Clark is competent and super easy to work with.'
  - 'Briony Barber's availability and dedication have made it seem as if she is a member of our in-house legal team, whilst her professionalism and technical competence have always led to the highest quality output from her team.'
  - 'Key attributes include the team's deep industry knowledge, creative thinking, continuous support for clients and a strong track record in delivering results. What sets them apart is dedication to get the job done, whatever the time of day or night, and the fostering of a collaborative work environment.'
  - 'Tim Roberts and Briony Barber are constantly available, timely with responses, have a practical approach and are reassuring.'
  - 'They are highly results-orientated and focused on solutions and not problems.'
  - Virgin Group
  - Zetland Capital LLP
  - Bluefield Solar
  - FirstGroup plc
  - Darwin Alternatives
  - Saltus Partners
  - Atrato Onsite Energy PLC
  - ITM Power plc
  - Trivela Group LLC
  - Advised Integrum Renewable Energy Ltd on an investment in the company by Omnes Capital.
  - Advised the shareholders of StarTraq, global offence processing software experts, on a complex transaction which saw the founders successfully exit the business in tandem with a major investment by August Equity into the company.
  - Advised First Bus, a division of longstanding client, transport group FirstGroup plc, on its significant acquisition of Essex bus company Ensign Bus Company Limited.
  The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
  Nick Graves, Rupert Weston