Chris Ross
Chris advises a variety of businesses on corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations. Whether advising large corporates or working with owner managers on transactions, Chris has been a part of the North West deals market for over 15 years. Recent deals in 2016/17 include the acquisition of a majority stake in online retailer Blinds 2 Go for multinational Hunter Douglas NV and an intensive buy and build strategy for the Global Entertainment and Media Group, completing the acquisition over 18 months of 14 separate major music festivals, making Global the second largest festival operator in the UK. · Mills & Reeve LLP
About
Corporate lawyer with over 15 years' experience in the North West deals market, advising businesses on acquisitions, disposals and reorganisations. Notable 2016/17 matters include advising on the acquisition of a majority stake in online retailer Blinds 2 Go for Hunter Douglas NV and supporting a buy‑and‑build strategy for Global Entertainment and Media Group involving 14 festival acquisitions.
Practice areas
Office
Expertise
Education
- Turton High School, Bolton
- Hull University — BA History (1997, 2:1)
- Manchester Metropolitan University — Common Professional Examination (1999, Commendation); Legal Practice Course (2000, Commendation)
Admissions
- Qualified solicitor (2002)