Bridgehouse Partners LLP - Expertise in Private Equity, Real Estate, Commercial Mergers and Acquisitions

Recent Transactions

Some highlights of the recent transactions upon which we have been engaged include:

Refinancing of real estate investments in the UK and the Middle East valued in excess of £100m
Purchase of exploration vessel now on charter to international exploration companies
Sale of 3 country house hotels, price in excess of £30m
Purchase of technical cable laying ship from administrators
Purchase of 3 commercial units for conversion to data centres
Structured financing of a major commercial development in Qatar
Advisory services to data centre operators on the conversion and operation of 350,000 sq ft of technical operating spaces
Represented an interested party in judicial review proceedings
Dispute resolution relating to a professional negligence claims against multiple advisers on a conditional fee basis
Managing a number of high value claims against professional advisers

Bridgehouse Expertise

Private Equity

Bridgehouse Partners acts for private equity investors, small corporate funds, business partners and management teams. In continuing to act for both investors and those raising funds, we understand the needs of all parties to any transaction and we deal with our client’s requirements in a commercial fashion.

Mergers and Acquisition

We have been involved in a range of transactions from relatively straightforward acquisitions of small companies to some very complex high value deals, to all of which we dedicate the same enthusiasm and commitment. We remain content working with start-ups and with small businesses as well as multi-national companies.

Commercial Real Estate

We provide a full range of real estate advice that includes restructuring, refinancing, acquisitions, disposals, landlord and tenant and development issues. We have acted on acquisitions and disposal of real estate with a value of approximately £1bn since incorporation and continue to provide active management services to a number of property portfolios valued in excess of £100m.

We have particular experience and expertise in the acquisition, management and disposal of technical real estate both within the UK and across Europe. Despite our size, Bridgehouse can be considered a leading firm in this field.

In the last twelve months we have taken a leading role in all aspects of significant commercial property developments in Qatar.

Technology, Media and Telecommunication

The firm provides general commercial advice to all of our client companies in a range of TMT sectors. We have particular recognition in respect of data centres, having acted for a number of different operators since this niche sector of real estate became a respected asset class.

Finance and Restructuring

We regularly advise on all aspects of funding and finance both ancillary to our clients’ transactional work and on a stand alone basis. Our corporate experience combined with our finance expertise has also enabled us to be intricately involved in several high-value restructure projects of companies and corporate groups.

Dispute Resolution

Our expertise and experience enables us to provide advice on a wide spectrum of commercial dispute resolution areas. We are regularly involved in matters relating to contractual and property disputes, finance, banking and insurance issues, construction disputes, professional negligence, insolvency, corporate and shareholder matters.

We are experienced in all methods of litigation and 'alternative dispute resolution'. We always attempt to tailor our services to provide a cost effective and flexible solution to any client's particular needs and will, where appropriate, operate on a conditional fee basis.

We have recently represented client in the Court of Appeal in the matter of Barclays Bank v Guy [2008] EWHC 893 (Ch) that raised important issues over the rectification of the register at HMLR in cases of mortgage fraud and chargee’s power of sale and in the matter of Guy v Pannone LLP regarding issue of conflict and solicitor’s negligence. Finally, Bridgehouse has appeared in the High Court in the matter of The Queen (on the application of Cityhook Ltd and others) v OFT [2009]EWHC 57 (Admin).

We also recently acted in advising a major firm of insolvency practitioners in a high value cross-border insolvency matter involving securing and realizing assets in foreign jurisdictions.

International Structures

We are acknowledged as experts in the development and implementation of international multi-jurisdictional operating and investment structures. Through their extensive network of international relationships Bridgehouse Partners offers professional advice to their clients throughout the world.

Leisure

Our continued involvement as advisers to members of the leisure industry has marked Bridgehouse Partners as a key player as the industry undergoes an economic step-change. We bring a range of services together under one roof, that include licensing, insolvency and dispute resolution services.

Other Practice Areas

Whilst our primary focus and expertise is in the areas outlined above, we also advise on other areas of practice such as non-contentious employment matters and tax and corporate structuring.

Please contact us to discuss how we can assist on other practice areas and for more detail on the cross border transactions that we have worked on and the relationships we have abroad.