Mark Rutherford

Expertise

Mark specialises in corporate finance including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, management buy-outs and company disposal transactions.

Mark is one of the leading lawyers in his field in the East Midlands and has an extensive client base of owner-managed/ owner-led businesses and larger companies including many with an international dimension. Mark has been nominated for the East Midlands Insider Dealmaker of the Year Award several times.

Consistent client praise for continued excellence has led to Mark being inducted into The Legal 500 Hall of Fame.

How do you help clients?

I help shareholders realise maximum value when a business is sold, getting the detail right but also being able to cut through the detail to reach a commercial solution where required.

I help my private equity clients manage risk through a detailed approach to the documentation and strong project management skills.

Experience

Acting for the sellers on the sale of Rolec Services Limited and One Stop Europe Limited to Sdipcharge Ltd.
Acting for United Tooling Solutions Limited on various acquisitions as part of its buy and build programme.
Acting for management on the private equity backed buy-out of Retail Assist Limited.
Acting for the sellers on the sale of CDA Group Limited to Amica Wronki S.A.
Acting for the company and its shareholders on a series of investments by BGF into Johnsons Aggregates & Recycling Limited.

Mark Rutherford is a stand-out partner for several reasons but above all, he really cares and works hard for his clients. He clearly wants to deliver the best possible outcome but is also pragmatic in his approach.
Legal 500 2025

Mark Rutherford is an outstanding lawyer in respect of corporate mergers, acquisitions, and the sale of businesses. His feel for the deal structure as well as financial and risk aspects is rare to find in lawyers.
Legal 500 2025

Mark Rutherford’s ability to understand our business requirements and translate these into actionable documents and deliverables is excellent. His advice is always considered, practical, understandable, and always commercially sound. We always feel completely comfortable with the advice given. His availability to support us at short notice is also excellent.
Legal 500 2025

Mark Rutherford is a great partner who builds very strong client relationships and trust.
Chambers UK 2023

Mark Rutherford builds extremely strong and deep relationships with clients – he is very much the trusted adviser for many clients building a huge amount of respect and trust.
Legal 500 2023

Mark Rutherford is highly regarded for his corporate expertise in matters such as MBOs, private equity and disposals. Sources note that he is 'knowledgeable and resourceful,' adding that he provides 'excellent advice and a real 'can-do' attitude'.
Chambers UK, 2019

Mark Rutherford is held in healthy regard by clients, who say he is 'technically strong, and someone you would want in your corner, building strong and loyal relationships over time and inspiring confidence and trust’.
Chambers UK, 2018

Mark Rutherford leads M&A, disposals and other corporate transactions. Clients describe him as ‘very technical with great attention to detail,’ adding that ‘he is a hands-on doer and finds solutions to problems’.
Chambers UK, 2017

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