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Brigit qualified as a UK Lawyer in 2002 with Ashurst and initially focussed on a large scale, cross border private equity and M&A with key clients including Cinven, Numis, Apax, 3i and Interdean.

## Background

After starting in private equity, Brigit moved into the charity and not-for-profit sector, clients including The Football Association, The Royal College of Nursing and The Jockey Club.

## Work History

- 2020 Consultant at Nexa Law
- 2016 – 2020 Consultant at Peregrine Law
- 2005 – 2009 Associate Solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys
- 2000 – 2005 Trainee Solicitor and Solicitor at Ashurst

## Areas of Expertise

- Asset and share sales & Purchases
- Company law
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Private equity

![](https://nexa.law/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/brigit.jpg)

## Are you looking for Brigit to represent you?

[brigit.hanwell@nexa.law](mailto:brigit.hanwell@nexa.law) [Email Brigit](mailto:brigit.hanwell@nexa.law)

[+44 (0)20 7504 7071](tel:+44%20(0)20%207504%207071%20ext%2040) [Call Brigit (Office)](tel:+44%20(0)20%207504%207071%20ext%2040)

**Correspondence Address**
Nexa Law, Unit 14a Maes Y Clawdd, Maesbury Road Industrial Estate, Oswestry, SY10 8NN.

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