Fraser Cunningham

Excellent service from Fraser in the commercial team. Make the process of getting a personal guarantee signed very simple and efficient. Highly recommend.

Excellent, legal service re business sale - I used the services of Smith Partnership to complete the legal side of the sell of my business. The service I received from Fraser Cunningham was first class with a personal, understanding approach. I can highly recommend.

Dealt with the commercial department of Smith Partnership Solicitors. Fraser Cunningham and his team guided me through the whole process of a business acquisition which resulted in quick and efficient completion. Great service, competitive price. Highly recommend.

We contacted Smith Partnership in need of independent legal advice regarding personal guarantee paperwork. Fraser Cunningham was our point of contact following our initial enquiry. From our initial emails to our in-person meeting at the Derby offices we were beyond impressed with Fraser. Down to earth, professional, efficient & knowledgeable; we knew we were in good hands & would not hesitate to use the services of Smith Partnership in the future thanks to the fantastic experience Fraser granted us with.Thank you.

Fraser Cunningham has been a fantastic person to deal with over the past few years. Always prompt and helpful - nothing is too much trouble for him. Fraser is also extremely knowledgable about his subject. I can't recommend this guy enough!

You guys have been great and I will 100% recommend the team to anyone looking to sell on.

Based in Derby, Smith Partnership‘s capabilities include M&A matters, employee ownership trust transactions and negotiating contractual agreements. Practice head Fraser Cunningham’s recent caseload consists of advising on negotiating licence and share purchase agreements, particularly for clients in the sport and recruitment sectors.

‘The service I receive is truly second to none. I can pick up the phone to any of the team at any time and have my query answered confidently and efficiently and for that reason I have and will continue to recommend Smith Partnerships to my friends and colleagues.’

‘The communication and transparency is really what I admire most about working with Smith Partnerships. All fantastic individuals will a wealth of knowledge that I admire and enjoy our working relationship with.’

Smith Partnership, based in Derby, houses a strong corporate and commercial team, experienced in handling complex transactional work, with particular skill managing transitions to Employee Ownership Trusts. Practice head Fraser Cunningham oversees a range of work, including transactions as well as corporate restructurings and commercial contracts, such as franchising, distribution, and IP agreements.

'Exceptional service in every regard. Far more personable than other legal firms we have dealt with in the past. Consummate professionals. Every person in the team is brilliant at their job, highly professional, but at the same time highly personable. The team has supported us across all business aspects: commercial contracts, shareholder agreements, lease agreements, business sales, and HR contracts. If a potential client is looking for a commercial provider, I always recommend Smiths, as they genuinely provide the full suite of corporate and commercial legal expertise a business requires. In terms of innovation, I believe it is their joined-up approach that makes them unique and therefore highly attractive: a group of people highly skilled and experienced in their specific commercial areas, working together to do the best for their clients.'