Pictured above: Martin Hall
An experienced business solicitor is returning to practice in
Nottingham, a city which he believes has a dynamic future despite
the current recession. Martin Hall has joined Wilford based Cleggs
Solicitors.
As a commercial law specialist, with emphasis in business and
share sales, joint ventures, management buy-outs, reconstructions,
partnerships and franchising, Martin sees there is still a
significant amount of activity in Nottingham.
"There is not the scale of deals that there were
when I was in Nottingham three years ago and businesses are
much more cautious but it there is still a lot of activity, the
professional landscape looks very different today. I have
been dealing with a variety of projects as businesses take the
opportunity to look inwards reviewing their internal procedures and
policies to prepare themselves for and up-turn in the economic
climate. Particular sectors that are developing include
restructuring particularly in family businesses,
who are looking to ensure succession to the next generation
happens smoothly "
Originally from Birmingham, Martin is a graduate of Nottingham
Law School and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants
and practised with Massers Solicitors in Nottingham for seven
years. He has returned to the city following his role as
Director of Legal Services at a major Midlands firm and is glad to
be back in a commercial environment. Unusually within his
profession, Martin has both experience and is qualified in law and
accountancy, giving a unique insight into company business.
"Whilst I enjoyed my time working in-house, it does not match
the buzz of being able to service a diverse client base by
providing them with a quality legal service, when they want it at a
cost effective price."
Whilst in Nottingham, Martin worked on a significant number of
high profile deals including retail, industrial and franchises
operations.
Martin is acting as a Consultant at Cleggs, who provide legal
services to commercial and private clients across Nottingham and
the East Midlands. Ian Torr and Cleggs' Managing Partner commented
"Martin strengthens our team and broadens the scope of our already
expanding practice."