Daniel Halls

Daniel is a Solicitor and joined Rix & Kay’s Corporate & Commercial Team in February 2022. 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.