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20 January 2021
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Edwin Coe LLP—Daniel Bellau

Firm appoints new corporate partner

Edwin Coe LLP has announced that it has appointed Daniel Bellau as a partner in its corporate team.

Daniel joins Edwin Coe after 11 years at Hamlins LLP where he was a partner and head of the corporate team having previously been a partner at Memery Crystal LLP.

Daniel undertakes all aspects of corporate law, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity and VC investments and fundraisings. He also advises on equity capital markets transactions on the Official List and AIM. He is recommended for his M&A and capital markets work in the current edition of the Legal 500 UK, including being listed as a leading individual for M&A deals up to £50m.

His clients include entrepreneurs, SMEs, funds and AIM nomads and brokers.  He has particular experience in the real estate, TMT, hotel and leisure sectors.

Head of corporate & commercial, Russel Shear, said: ‘We are delighted to welcome Daniel to the firm. His background and wide-ranging experience make him a perfect fit for the corporate team, and for Edwin Coe as a whole. We are looking forward to working with him.’

Daniel Bellau commented: ‘I am very excited to be joining Edwin Coe and in particular its strong and well established corporate team and to have the opportunity to introduce my clients to the wide range of high quality specialists at the firm.’

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