Stuart Mathews

Stuart orchestrates complex acquisitions, disposals and corporate reorganisations that deliver results. Whether you're a regional business with international ambitions, a private equity investor seeking opportunities, or an entrepreneur planning your exit strategy – Stuart will coordinate expert project teams to complete transactions on time and on budget. His practice spans joint ventures, private equity investments, and multi-jurisdictional deals. Stuart combines technical rigour with commercial pragmatism, knowing when to be robust and when to find creative solutions that move deals forward. Some of Stuart's recent deals include: - Otter Nurseries' acquisition of Whitehall Garden Centres (multi £m) - Nooko Developments' acquisition of the former Royal Clarence Hotel site in Central Exeter (multi £m) - Kitwave Group plc's £29.0 million acquisition of WestCountry Food Group - LDC's investment in Cakesmiths to fuel their growth journey (multi £m) - The Highnam family's sale of Blackmore Vale Farm Cream to First Milk (multi £m) - Griffith Foods' acquisition of The Flavourworks Group (multi £m) - C&C Group's sale of Shepton Mallet Cider Mill to Brothers Drinks Co (multi £m)   He has an MBA (Distinction) from the University of Exeter Business School. What clients say: