Paul Trudgill

Paul Trudgill

Partner

Corporate & Finance

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Introducing Paul

Paul Trudgill is a Partner in our Sheffield Corporate & Finance team, specialising in corporate transactions and strategic business advisory work.

With more than 30 years of experience, Paul works closely with business owners, entrepreneurs, management teams and investors, helping them navigate complex transactions and achieve their commercial objectives. His career includes five years at DLA Piper, a year lecturing at Staffordshire University, and 28 years at Keebles and Knights, where he also served as Managing Partner of Keebles between 2008 and 2021.

Known for his collaborative approach and commercially focused advice, Paul supports clients through key milestones in their business journey, from growth and investment to succession planning and exit strategies. He places significant value on building strong, long-term relationships with clients and colleagues, particularly when working together on complex transactions.

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Paul's experience

Paul advises on all aspects of corporate transactional work, including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, management buyouts (MBOs), management buy-ins (MBIs), private equity transactions and corporate restructurings.

He has particular expertise in employee ownership trust (EOT) transactions and has advised numerous businesses on transitioning to employee ownership as part of their long-term succession and growth plans. He also advises companies, private equity houses and investors on a wide range of transactions, bringing valuable insight into the commercial and strategic considerations that underpin successful deals.

Based in Sheffield, Paul acts predominantly for SMEs and owner-managed businesses across a broad range of sectors. He has extensive experience advising manufacturing and engineering businesses, reflecting the strength of South Yorkshire’s industrial economy and his deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing businesses in these sectors.

Recent highlights include advising the shareholders of Clear Line Holdings Limited on its £120 million sale to Fasadgruppen Group AB Publ, supporting Bullseye Superfactors Limited in its transition to employee ownership through the establishment of an employee ownership trust, and advising on the sale of Natural Instinct Limited to The Nutriment Company Holding Limited.

Throughout his career, Paul has been part of highly regarded corporate teams that regularly received industry recognition, and he is known for combining technical expertise with pragmatic, commercially minded advice that helps businesses, shareholders and investors achieve successful outcomes.

Alongside his legal practice, Paul serves as Law Clerk to the Sheffield Town Trust, a historic charity established in 1297.

Introducing Paul

Paul's experience

Expertise

Paul can help you with

Acquisitions and disposals

Banking and finance

Joint venture agreements

Management buy-outs & buy-ins

Reorganising & restructuring

Client success

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