Anthony Turner

Anthony has a great deal of experience advising clients on deals in the financial services sector, notably private banks, and he is recognised as a financial services specialist in Legal 500. In additional to acting on material transactions for his banking clients, he has been on secondment as interim Head of Legal at a private bank and understands the particular commercial and legal aspects of private banks.

Anthony acts for many family businesses and family offices. He regularly advises families on structuring and governance issues, succession and the transition of ownership and control to the next generation and putting in place arrangements that resolve and avoid family disputes. Anthony understands the dynamics of family businesses, and applies his extensive corporate and commercial expertise to give the best legal and practical advice to his family business clients, to ensure the continued success of the business and the family.

Anthony has throughout his career acted for individual entrepreneurs and their companies across a range of sectors. Anthony advises on the full lifecycle of an entrepreneur, including investment and shareholders’ agreements, fundraisings at all stages, incentive structures and exits. Anthony’s M&A practice is a core element of this advice and he has advised a large number of clients on the successful disposal of their businesses. Anthony also acts for wealthy individuals on their corporate matters, including investments in high-growth companies.

Anthony has a particular experience advising private schools on strategic commercial options, including mergers and acquisitions. Anthony understands the specific regulatory and practical issues which apply when schools are sold, and works closely with a range of other education specialists across the Firm to deliver a complete service to school clients.