Stuart has a core focus on advising on family-owned, owner-managed and entrepreneur-led businesses. His wide-ranging knowledge covers everything from structuring investments (from private companies to LLPs), to demergers, employee ownership trusts and the return of capital to shareholder structures. He has a wealth of experience in fast growth and early-stage investment, often advising entrepreneurs and high net worth individuals on their investments and business operations.
A ‘Top Flight’ corporate lawyer in Spear’s 500, the guide to the leading service providers for high net worth individuals, Stuart has a commercial, pragmatic and solution-driven approach to advising clients. He is purposeful in offering strategic opinions when outlining key risks. He is passionate about sharing his experience and contacts with clients to help them action their priorities and achieve their goals. Often, he delivers results through fruitful collaboration with colleagues across multiple departments at Forsters.
Stuart has a passion for sports and as the elected Chair of Bees United (the Brentford Supporters Trust) and a director on the board at Brentford FC, he brings unique insights to his work in the sports sector. Stuart advises owners and athletes on investments, M&A transactions, and shareholder agreements and has acted on the acquisition, financing and structuring of a number of sports clubs over the years. Stuart is also an “enthusiastic amateur” when it comes to running, competing in every distance from Parkruns to ultramarathons!
