Thames Valley: Mary Pears joins Blake Morgan corporate team

The corporate team at law firm Blake Morgan has cemented its growth strategy in the Thames Valley with the appointment of Mary Pears.

With more than 25 years in corporate law, she brings a wealth of experience advising clients on a broad range of transactions including acquisitions, disposals, MBOs, private equity, joint ventures and group re-organisations.

Pears joins the firm from Harrison Clark Rickerbys having previously worked for Field Seymour Parkes for over 20 years. As a legal director with Blake Morgan, she will act for a wide range of clients advising on all aspects of corporate and company law.

Corporate partner Simon Staples said: “Mary is a highly respected corporate lawyer with an excellent track record in the region for helping local businesses drive forward their growth. We are delighted to welcome her to our team.”

Pears added: “Blake Morgan has an enviable reputation in the Thames Valley business community and this is an exciting time to join the corporate team following their recognition by the legal directories as leaders in their field. They have a wide range of clients in the region that are looking for a full range of services to support their business success and I look forward to helping them achieve their corporate objectives."

Blake Morgan is a leading corporate and commercial law firm providing advice to public companies and major corporates as well as the owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses through their business life cycle.