Fee Earner Q&A with Nathan Hughes

Nathan Hughes joined Bermans in 2022 and is a Solicitor in our Corporate team based in Manchester. We spoke to him recently to learn more about him and his work.

1.Can you give us a brief summary of your career so far?

I studied Law with Philosophy at the University of Liverpool and then went to law school in Christelon, Chester.  I then trained with as small firm in Manchester. I had a brief break from Law before joining the Corporate Department at Bermans.

2. What area of the law do you specialise in and why?

All aspects of corporate law – share and asset sales and purchases, reorganisations, equity investments, articles and shareholder agreements – anything to do with ownership in companies or businesses. I’ll also support with commercial contracts and IP matters.

I fell into law, but the more experience I gain, the more interest and passion I have for the job.  My role allows me to see the journey of our clients and the stories behind their business – which is very cool.   I also enjoy the intellectual challenge and the chance to meet and collaborate with some really intelligent people.

3. Is there a case or a particular piece of work you were proud to be involved with, if so why?

The sale of KnownOrigins to Ebay was one of the first deals I worked on when I joined Bermans. It was a technical deal involving new and quite complex areas of law and regulation. It was a difficult deal and required a lot of work, but the end result was worth it. The clients were also a pleasure to work with.

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4. Away from the law what are your interests and passions?

Music – especially a sub-genre of electronic/house music called progressive house. I really enjoy going to live gigs and exploring new music. I’ve recently dusted off the ole guitar and I’m (trying) to learn Djing.

Exercise and Sports – I enjoy competitive sports and play a lot of squash, padel and football (I’m not very good). I’ve recently got into running (who hasn’t) and trail running. I try to go to the gym most nights – mainly a good excuse to eat lots of guilt free food.

Having grown up in North Wales, I also do enjoy a good hike up a big mountain!

Bullet Round

Sports & Teams Supported: Mainly just football in all honesty. Wrexham and Manchester United.

Films (Top 3): Only 3?!  Troy, Heat and 50/50.

Music (3 tracks/albums to take on Desert Island):

• Tycho: Awake. Dreamy soundscapes and mellow guitars twangs.
• Keane: Hopes and Fears. Teenage angst encapsulated
• Charlie Simpson: Young Pilgrim. Gotta love a bit of Charlie.

Boxsets: Mad Men and Peep Show. I’ve probably rewatched each about five times.

Podcasts you listen to/recommend: I’m not a Podcast listener, I enjoy my music too much.

Meal: Steak….or pizza.

Holiday destination: The US – its so massive and diverse. Montana is a bucket list place to visit. I’m also a big LotR nerd, so New Zealand is definitely up there.

Favourite book: There’s a few; The Great Gatsby for its simple, yet beautiful prose, Material World by Ed Conway, a fantastically interesting book; and The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness.

3 people for a dinner party and why?

Carl Jung – I do love a chat about psychology. I find his concept of the collective unconscious captivating. Might need to take it easy on the whiskey for this one though.

Keanu Reeves – seems a very chill guy and doesn’t seem a typical celebrity.

David Mitchell – endlessly funny and I could talk about Peep Show for hours.

Get in touch with Nathan

E: nathan.hughes@bermans.co.uk

T: 0161 393 7124