Sophie Payne

Partner

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Sophie is a Partner in the Corporate team. She acts for a variety of clients from owner-managed businesses to large groups of companies advising on a wide range of corporate matters including business and share acquisitions and disposals, internal group re-organisations and management buy-outs, joint ventures, private equity investment, shareholders’ agreements, share buy-backs, capital reductions, share option schemes and general corporate governance matters. Sophie also advises banks, companies and individuals on lending and security arrangements and has advised a number of charities on amending their governing documents and incorporating as companies limited by guarantee or charitable incorporated organisations. Most notably Sophie has advised on a number of MBOs (including those backed by LDC and Inflexion Private Equity), the disposal of an international group of companies with a deal value in excess of £90m and the restructuring of over £50m worth of inter-company debt.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 527889

  • Based in Reading, Berkshire
  • Licensed for 13 years

Accepting new clients via ReviewSolicitors

Sophie is a Partner in the Corporate team. She acts for a variety of clients from owner-managed businesses to large groups of companies advising on a wide range of corporate matters including business and share acquisitions and disposals, internal group re-organisations and management buy-outs, joint ventures, private equity investment, shareholders’ agreements, share buy-backs, capital reductions, share option schemes and general corporate governance matters. Sophie also advises banks, companies and individuals on lending and security arrangements and has advised a number of charities on amending their governing documents and incorporating as companies limited by guarantee or charitable incorporated organisations. Most notably Sophie has advised on a number of MBOs (including those backed by LDC and Inflexion Private Equity), the disposal of an international group of companies with a deal value in excess of £90m and the restructuring of over £50m worth of inter-company debt.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 527889

  • Based in Reading, Berkshire
  • Licensed for 13 years

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Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30 (Open)
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

Abbots House, Abbey Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3BD

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Shane P D Weston

Company Law

Sophie Payne-excellent advice and support throughout

Sophie has been a massive help to me and my business partner, and I wanted to give her the recognition she deserves. She took the time to explain our options, answer our questions and make sure we understood what needed to happen next. Her advice was clear and practical, and she worked closely with our other advisers to help us make informed decisions. What really stood out was the follow-up. Sophie kept checking in and asking the right questions to make sure things had been dealt with properly. We felt she was looking out for us, and that meant a lot. I give credit where it’s due, and her patience, attention to detail and continued support deserve it. Having someone you trust to guide you through things makes a real difference when you’re also busy running a business. Thank you, Sophie, for everything you’ve done for us. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you and Boyes Turner.

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William

Company & Commercial

Outstanding service

Excellent and professional service from start to finish

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Thank you for your review. We appreciate the positive feedback you have given us and look forward to working with you in the future.

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