Daniel Halls

Daniel is an Associate at Rix & Kay and joined our Corporate & Commercial Team in February 2022 as a Solicitor. In April 2025, Daniel became an Associate at the firm.

He has experience in all areas of company law and worked with businesses of all sizes including sole traders, partnerships and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). He completed his LLB law degree at the University of Kent, Canterbury, and went on to complete the Legal Practice Course and an MSc in Law, Business and Management at the University of Law, Guildford.

In March 2024 Daniel was appointed to the executive committee of Uckfield Chamber of Commerce, showing his and the firm’s dedication to local businesses and the community of Uckfield.

Experience and approach

Daniel brings a wealth of expertise to the team, with a broad range of experience in company law and corporate transactions. With a depth of legal knowledge, Daniel brings invaluable experience to his clients, ranging from private equity investors to family-run businesses.

Building a reputation for his commitment to clarity and practically, Daniel prides himself on giving straightforward, commercially mindful advice and making law simple, so that his clients can navigate their legal matters with confidence and ease.

Daniel also works closely with the senior members of the team to deliver excellent service, notably assisting on employee ownership trusts (EOTs), corporate restructuring and the buying and selling of larger businesses. Outside of work, Daniel enjoys watching Formula 1 and all forms of rugby, having been a keen rugby player for University of Kent 1^st XV, Sussex RFC and Hellingly RFC.

Areas of expertise

• Sale and purchase of businesses and companies
• Shareholders’ agreements and articles of association
• Legal due diligence
• Share buybacks
• Corporate governance

Check out Daniel’s five part series on how to sell or buy a business, written to help guide you through some of the key stages and highlight areas you may need to address when selling or buying a business, whether you’re selling/buying the business’s assets, or the company’s shares.

Daniel’s work

Advising on the sale of a family owned manufacturer to a global export business
Daniel supported the sale of Arthur E. Mason Limited (trading as Masona Plastics) to global export business, Aspen Pumps Group. Masona Plastics manufactures plastic injection moulded components for a wide range of industries, including educational, engineering, electronics, printing, construction and gardening, with customers in the UK, as well as the EU and North America. The sale was completed smoothly in March 2023, with significant value brought to both parties.

In addition, Daniel has recently assisted clients with the following:

• the acquisition of a number of sector-specific businesses across the UK for a private equity investor;
• acquisitions for and the internal reorganisation of a group of companies specialising in bespoke technical equipment;
• the sale and purchase of an independent financial advice business; and
• the internal restructuring and long term succession planning for a principal shareholder anticipating retirement.

“Throughout the entire process of the sale of our company, Kathryn Paisley and Daniel Halls provided a wealth of knowledge. Both were always accessible and patient which helped to keep our stress levels down. With their expertise and guidance, the successful sale of our company was guaranteed”.

“The team at Rix & Kay are extremely personable. They genuinely care about our business and best interests. Nothing is too much trouble, and they are always happy to take the time to explain complex legal jargon and ensure we fully understand the detail. Compared to other firms we have engaged with, Rix & Kay value our business, not matter how large or small”.

Industry peers praise Rix & Kay in the latest edition of Legal 500

Thank you for all the hard work and the hours Daniel has put in. He has been very calm, giving great advice. We will be staying in contact and definitely recommend Rix & Kay.

Daniel has been very helpful, efficient and a huge support to us throughout the process and we are very grateful for this.

C. O’Shaughnessy & J. Jackson, Client Testimonial

Thank you to Daniel for his great efforts and support across three major corporate projects. I have found Daniel approachable, client centred and commercial, being able to advise clearly on the ‘need to have’ and being pragmatic about the ‘nice to have’. During a period of high work volumes he has maintained quality without slowing the ‘deal wheels’ down and kept a sense of humour – thank you!

R. Clare, Innovation Capital, Client Testimonial

We have worked with Daniel on more than five transactions over the past two years and the support we get is consistently outstanding. While being a technically excellent lawyer, Daniel also has the ability to be pragmatic and commercial in his approach, two traits which we see as essential and are often overlooked. His key skill is that he takes the time to understand what is important to us as a client and then focuses on delivering value in that area. He deals with difficult issues well, turns work around quickly while maintaining high standards, and has a knack for explaining the complex in simple terms. We look forward to continuing to work with Daniel on many more transactions.

R. Jones, Investor, Cow Corner, Client Testimonial