Phil Pugh
With over 15 years of experience, Phil has acted on a wide range of corporate / M&A work—he frequently handles complex transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, investments, joint ventures and restructuring work. Phil works with clients across South Wales, nationally and internationally and has been recognised as a leading Partner by The Legal 500.
Phil has particular specialisms in technology, life sciences and education - having spent time on secondment to a Russell Group University, Phil has worked with a number of universities and spin-out companies on commercialising their research and IP and has advised on the sale of a number of private schools.
Phil has a diverse portfolio of clients, including those working in digital media and PR, AI, Web3 engineering, food and drink, NFTs and medical devices. Phil has been a lead advisor to a leading logistics developer for many years, dealing with their high-value, cross-border, transactions. Phil advised on the sale of a (then) Premier League football club to an American consortium and has been a longstanding adviser to a premium UK vodka brand.
Phil is commercially astute and pairs his strong technical skills with an ability to explain complex transactions in a straightforward manner. Clients rate Phil’s calm and assured approach; he enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and is a trusted advisor to many businesses and entrepreneurs.
Phil is a trustee of Cardiff based charity and science centre, Techniquest, and has a passion for inspiring science and technology in others.