Nicholas Fielden heads the corporate and M&A team having formerly been a partner and corporate team leader at a national practice. He advises on all areas of corporate and commercial law including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital work, shareholder and investment agreements. He has particular experience and expertise in the professional services sector, being a member of the Association of Partnership Practitioners and advises a number of practices on partnership and LLP matters. M&A, venture capital work, shareholder and investment agreements are key areas of expertise.

Chambers & Partners said: “Clients value Nicholas Fielden for his hands-on approach and clear, concise and to-the-point advice”. The Legal 500 described Nicholas as having “commercial experience befitting a former City-based partner”. 

Nicholas’ client base includes corporates, investors and entrepreneurs and his team has experience across the retail, distribution, media, manufacturing and pharma sectors

Nicholas is recognised as a leading  commercial litigator known for his straight-talking commercial approach to  disputes. He is also renowned for his ability to grasp the key issues and  provide strategic advice in the early stages of disputes to ensure that the  risks involved in litigation are minimised and the most positive outcomes are  delivered.

He advises clients on a wide  range of disputes specialising in complex commercial and contractual  disputes, property disputes (including overage and option agreements), corporate  shareholder disputes and employment disputes (including injuncting team  moves). He has particular expertise in injunctive relief including freezing  injunctions.

Nicholas has been  recommended by Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500 for his specialism in  disputes in the transport and logistics sector many of which have an  international aspect. Chambers has also acknowledged his specialism in  representing clients in complex HMRC disputes and investigations.

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Isobel specialises in dispute resolution and litigation. She has experience across a wide range of sectors including insurance, financial services, construction and energy, agriculture and the public sector. She has advised a wide range of clients from large corporates, insurers, small businesses and individuals on litigation, arbitration, construction adjudication and alternative dispute resolution.

Isobel spent the first eleven years of her career at the London office of Pinsent Masons LLP, working in both the insurance litigation and commercial litigation teams, spending time on secondment to HSBC and qualifying as a Solicitor Advocate. Before joining FMGS she worked for a commercial law firm in the North West and then as a Legal Subject Matter Expert to the Independent Third Party in the review of complaints made by SME customers of RBS’s Global Restructuring Group.

Isobel is valued by clients for her down to earth, pragmatic and commercial approach to disputes. Isobel advises on a wide range of commercial disputes. Her specialisms are professional negligence claims, insurance coverage disputes and claims arising from AHA 1986 Act Tenancies (advising both Landlords and Tenants at arbitration). Isobel has been a Recommended Individual in Legal 500 and Chambers.

Anneka joined the corporate/commercial team as an Associate Director, having built her career as a corporate solicitor at KBL Solicitors LLP following her time at Eversheds LLP.

She has a wealth of experience in advising on company administration, mergers, share sales/acquisitions, company reorganisations and shareholder protection arrangements for owner managed businesses/SMEs in diverse sectors: acting for investors, buyers, sellers and management teams and working closely with accountants and tax advisors to ensure a seamless service. In addition, she has acted for a number of clients reviewing, preparing and negotiating commercial contracts and drafting terms and conditions of business.

Clients value her commercial yet supportive approach in getting transactions “over the line”. Anneka has a number of testimonials from clients in recognition of this, including “I always felt she was doing her upmost for my position and best outcome for the sale. She showed great knowledge and expertise and I felt very confident in our representation – she often went above and beyond to reassure and support me”.

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Deborah is a commercial property Associate Director and heads up our commercial property team.

Having gained post qualification experience in private practice at leading north west firms, she specialises in a broad range of commercial property matters, including acting for both landlords and tenants, acquisitions and disposals, auctions, corporate support and real estate finance.

Deborah acts for a broad range of clients, and has experience in acting for public authorities, pension funds and charities.

Deborah prides herself on the relationships she builds with her clients, taking a commercial approach to assist clients with their business needs and timescales.

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Suzanne is an experienced Senior Associate specialising in employment law. She provides expert advice on all aspects of employment matters, primarily representing employers and senior executives across various industries.

Rachael is a solicitor in our private client team who has a range of experience in dealing with all aspects of private client work including the drafting of Wills, Lasting Power of Attorney, administration of estates and deputyship applications. Rachael previously ran her own department at a North West firm before joining FMGS. Rachael is a full member of STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).

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Wanida is a newly qualified Solicitor working in a hybrid role assisting our Corporate, Employment and Litigation teams. She has previously worked in a national law firm and wishes to gain more experience within the above practice areas.

Wanida is a very conscientious and approachable individual who is keen to provide the best service possible for our clients.

Hammad joined FMGS in 2022 and is a solicitor in the Commercial Property team.

In his role as a solicitor, Hammad deals with a variety of commercial property related matters including acquisitions, disposals, refinancing and commercial leases. Hammad works closely with FMGS’s corporate department.

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Kathryn has been advising clients on all aspects of private client work for almost 40 years both in the North West of England and in London.  In particular, she advises on wills and estate planning, probate and lasting powers of attorney.  She also advises charities on legal matters and acts as a charity Trustee for a number of charities.  Clients value her approachable manner and clear advice and support.

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Liam is a Chartered Legal Executive. He has been part of the commercial litigation team since 2017 during which time he has gained valuable and wide-ranging experience. He qualified (CILEX) in 2024.

Liam supports the team on larger litigation whilst maintaining his own caseload of small claims track and fast track claims. Alongside this he is developing a specialism in costs budgeting.

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Mari-Claire is our accounts manager and the primary client point of contact for any payment or invoicing queries.

Jo is a secretary who has over 30 years experience as a PA/secretary and has been working in litigation since 2015.  She is extremely friendly and diligent and can be relied upon to fully support the litigation team and their clients.

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Debbie has worked both as a legal secretary and qualified as a FCILEX in 2013 (Litigation) during her career in Law.  Debbie will use and build on her experience to support the Employment and Private Client departments at FMGS.

Stephanie has a strong administrative background and her previous experience includes being a company director in the leisure industry. Stephanie has vast experience in public relations and customer service and is always friendly, welcoming and willing to assist.

William is currently undertaking a 12-month internship with us as a Legal Assistant. He is studying Law at Lancaster University and has ambitions of forging a successful career in the legal profession. William will build his experience whilst supporting the team at FMGS.

Megan is a secretary with over 15 years experience as a legal secretary within a variety of legal sectors. Megan primarily assists the commercial property team and is friendly, approachable and always happy to help.