Paul Abrams

Home / Our Team /  Paul Abrams Paul Abrams Solicitor, Corporate Contact info E : pabrams@gadlegal.co.uk T : 0151 522 5785 Liverpool, Penny Lane Paul has developed extensive corporate experience advising individuals and businesses on a range of transactional and advisory matters. His focus is on ensuring individual and corporate clients achieve their commercial aims, from incorporation and growth, managing risk, to completing a successful sale or purchase in Corporate and Commercial transactions. Paul’s expertise spans the full spectrum of commercial matters, including Intellectual Property, Media, Entertainment and Sport, Joint Ventures, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Restructuring & Finance, Corporate Governance, and General Corporate Advisory. His client base extends from entrepreneurial individuals, and Investors, to family-owned private companies and private-equity backed corporates. Clients have appreciated Paul’s personable and calm approach to delivering their aims and any issues affecting their business. Paul trained at GAD and has therefore had experience of working across the firms different practice areas. Significant Cases Multi-Million-Pound E-Commerce Acquisition (US Client):  Successfully led legal efforts in a significant e-commerce acquisition on behalf of a US client, ensuring a smooth transaction of substantial value. Million-Pound Share Buyback (Performing Arts and Educational): Provided expert legal counsel to seller in a million-pound share buyback for a performing arts and educational organization. UK Start-Up Share Sale to US Venture Capital Corporation:  Acted as legal counsel in the sale of a UK-based start-up to a US venture capital-backed corporation. Sale of Dental Practice to Private Equity Entity:  Advised and facilitated the sale of a dental practice to a private equity-backed entity. US/UK Partnership between Maryland Bobcats Soccer Team and Marine AFC: Successfully advised and executed a partnership agreement between the Maryland Bobcats Soccer Team and Marine AFC, spanning international boundaries. Multi-Million-Pound Student Property Portfolio Sale: Represented a property developer in the sale of a multi-million-pound student property portfolio, demonstrating expertise in real estate transactions. International Sale of UK-Based Start-Up to Swiss Corporation: Advised and acted on the international sale of a UK-based start-up to a Swiss corporation, navigating complex cross-border legal considerations. Acquisition of North-Western Printing Company (Stockport-Based Corporate Client): Led legal proceedings for the acquisition of a north-western printing company on behalf of a Stockport-based corporate client. These achievements showcase a diverse range of successful legal transactions across different sectors and jurisdictions, highlighting expertise in corporate law and international business matters. Practice Areas Rectification of Legal Charges at Companies House Commercial Law and Contracts Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales of Companies and Businesses Intellectual Property Media Law, Defamation and Privacy Qualifications BA in Criminology MA in Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Studies GDL LPC Qualified Solicitor (UK) Interests Whilst not working and spending time with his family, Paul can be found assisting his local community, where he coaches his SMFC’s U7’s football team. If he’s not coaching or playing in his weekly Padel games, he’s watching his beloved Liverpool Football Club, testing his culinary skills or spending his time singing, playing the guitar or drums. I’d just like to say a massive thank you for all you have done for us. You have made thing’s a lot easier for us and helped us through a very difficult time. I am very grateful for the work both Jonathan and Paul carried out as part of my business being acquired. They supported me every step of the way and had my best interests at the forefront of their minds all the way through to completion I can highly recommend the team at GAD. Thanks for all your help and support over a long and difficult time. Would recommend to family and friends. I can say Paul and his team were easy to work with, the process was professional, within the agreed timescales, and competitively priced. Paul Abrams delivered a first class service in a timely and professional manner. Paul Abrams delivered a first class service in a timely and professional manner. Paul Abrams has been extremely helpful. He is the man who comes to my mind when I find myself in need of commercial legal services! If the firm maintains the balanced approach as experienced with Paul Abrams, it would be on a winner. (My humble opinion) Right from the initial call with Paul, I was deeply impressed with his professionalism, politeness, subject matter expertise and courteous approach. Paul listened to my query very carefully and provided some initial invaluable input which was extremely helpful in crystallising my thought process. Once I decide to move forward with our small business investment opportunity I will certainly reconnect with Paul and rely on his expertise to help me navigate through the complex legal landscape. Paul – I can’t thank you enough! You are a real asset to the company and I have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone looking for legal advice on business agreements! – Mr S, Liverpool Get in touch >

Peter Joseph

Home / Our Team /  Peter Joseph Peter Joseph Consultant Solicitor, Property Contact info E : pjoseph@gadlegal.co.uk T : +44 (020) 8 209 0166 London, Temple Fortune Peter has been practicing business law and commercial real estate law in London for over 40 years. During this time, he has represented investors, entrepreneurs, high net worth individuals and companies through varying stages of growth – from start-up to sale. Peter’s broad commercial experience has enabled him to operate in a variety of sectors including; biotechnology, life-sciences, sports, toys, art, property and asset management. Peter is also active as an authority and expert in the contemporary art world and advisor to well-known artists, collectors, central London art dealers and galleries. Prior to joining Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors, Peter was the Senior Partner of RJR Law, specialising in Property and Business law. Practice Areas Commercial Real Estate Residential Property Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Commercial Agreements Qualifications LLB Hons. University of Manchester Memberships Law Society  Interests Peter received his law degree from the University of Manchester, is married, a proud father and grandfather.   Peter’s interests include contemporary art, theatre, music, Tottenham Hotspur FC and travel. Meet Peter Joseph – committed to delivering expert advice & support at Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors.Excellent no nonsense efficient service from Peter Joseph, much appreciated thank you! Thank you so much again for all the great help. We couldn’t have survived this sale without you! – Mr and Mrs M, Hampstead, London Get in touch >

Jonathan Abrams

Home / Our Team /  Jonathan Abrams Jonathan Abrams Director of London, North West Contact info E : jabrams@gadlegal.co.uk T : +44 (0) 208 004 7016 London View Profile Jonathan’s practice focuses on representing UK, US and international clients in corporate transactions and private commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, joint ventures, recapitalizations and venture capital investments. Jonathan has provided counsel to hedge funds, private equity funds, family offices, entrepreneurs, trustees, public and private companies and the directors and shareholders who manage and own them. Jonathan’s Business practice also covers Branding and Reputation matters and includes Intellectual Property (IP) and Media Law guidance, including IP disputes, music, television, film, online and mobile. He typically advises clients on both IP licensing and IP infringements, as well as commercial negotiations, covering the acquisition of rights, reputation management and defamation issues. Jonathan’s in-depth understanding of IT, Data and compliance issues have led to him being instructed by commercial clients to assist with cyber incident response and business continuity after a cyber hack or data breach. As both a UK solicitor and a US Attorney-at-Law, Jonathan’s US Law practice extends to Corporate and Commercial advice to clients in the finance, energy, entertainment, media and technology sectors. Jonathan has penned many Business Law and IP articles and opinions and has been quoted in the Financial Times, The Telegraph, Lexis Nexis publications, The Chamber of Commerce and the Jewish Chronicle amongst others. He was also the co-author of “The Business of Creativity: An expert guide to starting and growing a business in the creative sector“. Prior to joining Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors, Jonathan lived in New York where he worked at Goldman Sachs & Co., Rayner Rowe LLP and latterly, Chadbourne and Parke LLP.   Practice Areas Commercial Law and Contracts Mergers, Acquisitions and Sales of Companies and Businesses Private Equity and Venture Capital Investments Intellectual Property Media Law, Defamation and Privacy Cyber Incident Response US Law Qualifications University of Leeds, LLB (Hons) University of Law, Legal Practice Course New York State Bar Exam Memberships Member of Law Society of England and Wales Member of New York State Bar Association Member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Member of The American Bar Association Interests Jonathan’s interests include; music, painting, football, cycling and Liverpool Football Club. I am very grateful for the work both Jonathan and Paul carried out as part of my business being acquired. They supported me every step of the way and had my best interests at the forefront of their minds all the way through to completion I can highly recommend the team at GAD. Jonathan Abrams made a difficult case progress extremely smooth and professional. Every Company owner needs a good adviser. Speak to Jonathan Abrams. I would have no hesitation in recommending Jonathan Abrams and his colleagues in relation to preparing and negotiating a Commercial contract. Thank you Jonathan for your diligence and comprehensive advice on our US joint venture agreement. Your involvement really helped our negotiations. I would recommend GAD and in particular Jonathan Abrams in the Commercial department. Not only did he and his colleagues help us with a few Management and Board problems, but they also helped us to buy another business. They are not cheap, but then again, some of the other quotes we had from similar West End law firms were crazy. They were clear on their fees, gave a Fixed Fee, which they honoured despite the deal taking longer than we thought, and ensured that we were operating within our budget at all times. They also understood the nature of our industry. I have been working with Jonathan since 2012 when our company bought out a competitor. Since then, we have grown 3-fold and all with the counsel and advice of Jonathan and his colleagues in the Commercial Property department and their litigation, when we have had a few small disputes along the way. I have always trusted our business in their hands. Jonathan Abrams has been helpful in guiding us through our US incorporation process in Delaware from the UK. We would recommend him and Gregory Abrams Davidson. Jonathan was invaluable in resolving our Intellectual Property dispute to our satisfaction, ensuring that the people who were blatantly infringing our brand and goodwill were stopped in their tracks. We were able to resolve what could have been a serious and damaging episode for our business. Jonathan was invaluable in resolving our Intellectual Property dispute to our satisfaction,Thank you Jonathan for your timely response to our Cyber breach. ensuring that the people who were blatantly infringing our brand and goodwill were stopped in their tracks. We were able to resolve what could have been a serious and damaging episode for our business. Get in touch >