Colin Smith

Colin is a highly experienced lawyer specialising in private M&A transactions and private equity. With a particular focus on cross-border M&A, growth equity, buy and build, management advice, management incentive plans, and owner-managed businesses, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.

Clients value Colin's exceptional organisational skills and dependability. They appreciate his ability to navigate complex deals and ensure successful and timely completions. With extensive experience advising on transactions spanning various jurisdictions, including the UK, Ireland, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Channel Islands, China, Japan, Singapore, US, Canada, Mexico, British Virgin Islands, Mauritius, and Dubai, Colin offers valuable insights and guidance in international matters, working closely with local counsel.

Colin has gained significant experience through his secondments at BlueGem Capital Partners, a London-based private equity house, and The Weir Group, an FTSE 100 engineering firm. In addition, he has 10 years of experience in negotiating commercial contracts. Combining his strong commercial acumen with his legal expertise, Colin consistently delivers pragmatic, innovative, and client-focused solutions. He approaches every issue with a practical and commercial outlook, earning clients' trust in his problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and unwavering commitment to providing high-quality advice.

Recent deals Colin has advised on:

Advising CALA Homes on the acquisition of Taylor Lane Timber Frames;
Advising the management team of the Binding Site on the $2.6b disposal to ThermoFisher;
Advising the owner managers and PE investor on the disposal of McGavigan to CCL Industries;
Advising new impact fund Future Business Partnership on their first investment of growth equity in to Big Green Smile;
Advising Macdonald Hotels on their disposal of Antsy Hall to Exclusive Collection;
Advising Norcliffe Capital on their investments in SMi and Aureum Diagnostics;
Advising the management team of ICP Education on the sale to Oakley Capital and rollover investment;
Advising on the management incentive plan for Mamas & Papas;
Advising Inflexion backed Marley Roofing on their bolt-on acquisition of Viridian Concepts; and
Advising on Bluegem's disposal of their interest in Liberty of London.