About

I have more than 30 years' experience working with the owners of privately owned businesses on the implementation of their growth plans and exit strategies. All of the people and businesses I represent operate in the creative economy and comprise advertising, marketing, design, media, communications, interactive entertainment, publishing and digital enterprises. Some of the largest independents and many startups and smaller agencies and studios.

As well as advising clients on strategic issues affecting their businesses, I also specialise in corporate transactional work often advising clients on the sale of their business and also working with them on a broad range of corporate matters such as joint venture and shareholder agreements, incentive share arrangements, inward investment, acquisitions, capital restructurings and reorganisations.

I was Chair of the Partnership at Lewis Silkin until 2025 and was previously Chair of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.

Experience

Mergers & acquisitions

  • Negotiating and managing sell-side and buy-side corporate transactions often including complex earn out arrangements
  • Strategising and executing pre-sale corporate restructuring
  • Advising founders and management teams on private equity investments including sale terms and rollover investment arrangements
  • Managing and executing serial acquisitions for private equity backed businesses

Corporate

  • Guiding business owners and senior management teams on matters such as director's duties and shareholders' rights
  • Drafting and negotiating shareholders' and LLP agreements
  • Advising clients on strategic issues affecting their businesses and helping the creation and execution of growth strategies

Testimonials

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"Jo is brilliant - she is very knowledgeable and very commercial."
Chambers & Partners
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Services

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