Mark Hughes

Background

About Mark Hughes

I am a partner in the corporate team at Browne Jacobson with particular experience of private equity transactions- acting for sponsors, founders and Management teams.I am also the Browne Jacobson Training Principal, responsible for the recruitment, training and retention of our trainee solicitors.These are some of the transactions I have been involved with- advised Pure Gym on its acquisition of Fitness World- acted for Apiary Capital on its acquisitions of The Appointment Group, G3 Comms and Prysm Media- advised management on the £241m management buy-out of Gala Bingo backed by Caledonia Investments- advised LDC on its investment in Neilson Active Holidays - advised Palatine Private Equity on its investment in CET- advised BGF backed SDL Group on various transactions including its acquisition of CP Bigwood- acted for the founder and management on the investment by LDC in Littlefish- advised the sellers in the the sale of Vets4Pets to Pets At Home- advised the sellers on the sale of Door-Stop International Limited to Masonite- advised the sellers on the sale of Scarsdale Vets to IVC.The Legal 500 says that I "understand the client's business".I am also ranked in Chambers and Partners for being a "strong commercial lawyer".Browne Jacobson is recognised as the leading law firm in the East Midlands.We are a national law firm offering a unique collection of specialisms across the commercial, public, health and insurance sectors. Browne Jacobson has offices in Birmingham, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham and is committed to being a quality, relationship-led business. Browne Jacobson has a client portfolio to be proud of - including major insurers, blue chip corporates, NHS trusts, local authorities and other public sector organisations.