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16 June 2016
Issue: 7704 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Nick Sayers—Payne Hicks Beach

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Firm makes company & commercial appointment

Payne Hicks Beach, has enhanced its company & commercial department with key lateral hire, Nick Sayers. Nick joins as a partner from Fox Williams LLP.

Nick specialises in corporate finance, predominantly advising on mergers and acquisitions and listings on AIM. He has been instructed on a wide range of transactions and has a wealth of experience in deals of up to £100 million. Nick’s practice encompasses both domestic and international clients and he has particular expertise advising those from the US and the Far East.

Nick comments: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining Payne Hicks Beach. It is a top firm, and in particular, its company & commercial department has built a significant reputation, providing a high quality and personal service to its clients, which include both family-owned and multi-national organisations. I look forward to developing my practice at the firm.”

Alastair Murdie, senior partner, comments: “It is exciting to welcome Nick Sayers to Payne Hicks Beach as our company & commercial department goes from strength to strength. The firm continues to meet the demands of its domestic and international clients with key external lateral hires, in addition to internal promotions.”

Issue: 7704 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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