Kate Partridge
Partner
Corporate
Kate is a Corporate lawyer with wide ranging experience and knowledge.
Kate specialises in corporate re-organisations, share and asset sales, demergers, early stage shareholders’ agreements and senior management exits. She acts for corporates, individuals and owner managed businesses.
Kate started her career in a private equity focused team and then worked heavily in international AiM listings before taking an in house role in an M&A team at a US investment bank. She has since spent ten years undertaking general corporate work across sectors and jurisdictions. Kate enjoys working with other professional advisers to achieve her client’s objectives.
Kate was a finalist for the Professional Services award at the Dynamic Awards 2024
Kate works primarily in our Brighton office but also collaborates closely with colleagues in our other locations.
Work highlights
SALE
Advised founder shareholders on the share sale of a technology company to a large international corporate software company having acted for them since start up.
REVERSE TAKEOVER
Advised founder shareholders on the sale and listing of a data solutions to AiM having acted for them since start up.
INVESTMENT
Advised the company on an investment by a new co-investor, including intra-group agreements and a new investment agreement.
Recent articles
Insights
DMH Stallard has advised on the sale of Workspace Design Show to Diversified Business Communications Ltd, a global exhibitions and media group.
29/04/2026
Insights
Headquartered in Hove in Sussex, SimplyVAT has been acquired by AVASK Global Compliance in a deal that strengthens their combined position in the worldwide compliance and indirect tax sector.
06/02/2026
Media spotlight
Technology News UK reports on DMH Stallard's involvement in advising SimplyVAT on this transaction.
Kate Partridge03/02/2026
Insights
M&A – there’s a lot to be done and a whole host of advisers involved. How do I keep my deal on course and make sure it closes on time?
10/10/2025