
Greg is a Partner Solicitor who heads our Corporate and Commercial team with overall responsibility for both our commercial and corporate and finance services.
He is an experienced corporate lawyer with a background in advising clients on buying and selling their businesses, business start-ups, fund raising and other general corporate advisory work.
Having graduated with First Class honours in 2002, Greg originally practised as a barrister at Tanfield Chambers before dual qualifying as a solicitor in 2004. Upon qualification, he worked for international firm Jones Day for 8 years before joining Morrisons Solicitors.
Greg has undertaken M&A work for businesses and individuals of all sizes, from listed market leaders within the recruitment and consumer goods sectors to smaller owner-managed businesses in the private care home and education sectors.
With a specific interest and expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A, Greg advises businesses in relation to the corporate aspects of raising finance. He also has particular experience in establishing EMI share schemes for employers. Greg has presented on these topics at a number of seminars and have written articles and blogs on them.
Greg also edit the firm’s “Corporate Insights” briefing paper which keeps our clients and contacts up to date on the latest news from the specialists in our business practice team.
Community involvement
Greg is on the Board of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, where he currently serves as the chamber’s company secretary.
Something you may not know
Greg is a keen skier and, in his spare time, he enjoys painting and sculpting. He also puts his career on the line once a year to write the script for Morrisons' Christmas panto.
Examples of work
Selling and buying busiensses
advised on the disposal of a niche practice management software business,
advised on the sale of a courier business to a market leading distribution network operator
advised on the purchase of an independent language school.
Fundraisings
a secondary fundraising for a British film maker and US producer on their latest feature film
the restructuring of an international group in the sports promotion sector
a seed fundraising for a price comparison IT business.
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Testimonials
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1 5 5Very pleased with the way our needs were met by Katherine Purton... very helpful especially in this difficult time of COVIDWills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5Very happy with the service, very speedy responses and overall outcome. Thank you!Residential Conveyancing Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5Julie...has shown good judgment and a cool head and perseverance in getting the job done. I have no hesitation in recommending her.Residential Conveyancing Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5Julie ... made the process of selling my house very easy, especially as I don't reside in the UK. I would highly recommend your company.Residential Conveyancing Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5Julie was very helpful, committed and efficient regarding the sale of our property.Residential Conveyancing Client, Wimbledon
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1 4 5One of the most understanding and sensible Solicitors we have used and we would highly recommend them.Corporate and Commercial Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5Gaia...was excellent & guided us through all the additional difficulties of selling our property during lockdown clearly & pragmatically.Residential Conveyancing Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5On the strength of our experience so far, we would have no hesitation in recommending your services.Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5Debbie Carpenter efficiently guided the whole process and swiftly responded to any queries. Debbie was the only one to be on top of the process!Residential Conveyancing , Wimbledon
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1 5 5It was a joy to work with Luke Corby-Owen, he made the process of selling and buying our house as stress free and painless as possibleResidential Conveyancing Client, Teddington
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1 5 5Marie successfully defended me from a false claim brought by a difficult complainant. Thanks for being responsive and grasping the matter quic...Dispute Resolution Client, Wimbledon
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1 5 5We would not hesitate to recommend Morrisons. They gave us great advice and were always available to discuss our matter in more detail.Dispute Resolution Client, Wimbledon