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Why EOT expert?

As a solicitor specialising in employee ownership, I know that good advice is about more than well-drafted documents. It’s about understanding people, businesses and what makes each ownership journey unique. I bring structure and precision where it’s needed, backed by real-world experience from delivering more than 80 EOT projects and serving as an external trustee to multiple employee-owned companies.

I created EOT expert to give founders, owners and trustees a trusted, long-term partner – someone who helps you do it properly, explains the “why” as well as the “how”, and ensures your structure works in practice, not just on paper. The goal is simple: to help you build a confident, compliant and genuinely rewarding employee-owned business.

EOT transition

For companies about to begin their EOT journey;  from initial review to successful completion.

EOT assured

For companies that are employee-owned; reassurance  and expertise you need, so that you can focus on the business, not the admin.

‘Another “thank you”…. I’m just reading your introductory document which precedes all the legals, Trust, Articles, SPA, etc. This is the first time I’ve come across such a document and, what a breath of fresh air. To have something which explains the content of “the legals” so clearly is a massive help. If only all law firms did this in as a clear and informal a way as you’ve done!’

"It seems an appropriate time just to express my personal thanks for all your help and advice in guiding us through the EOT process. From initial contact until its successful conclusion it has been a pleasure working with you and I have valued your input throughout. I know you place great value on personal service and ongoing contact and communication and this fits very well with my own approach."

"For some time I had been looking for an exit but selling the company via a trade sale would leave our loyal staff with an uncertain future. I wanted all of the team to have the security and continued opportunity to benefit from their hard work long into the future. An Employee Ownership Trust ticked all of the boxes. James (VFDNet) showed us the way and came highly recommended. He recruited Christian of Spencer West to complete the legal side of things. We could not have had a better team to take us through to completion in record time. Thank you James for your forensic project management and Christian for explaining the legal aspects in plain English. I would, without hesitation recommend you both."

"The thing that struck me most about Christian is his genuine passion for employee ownership. He is clearly a true believer, and that unfeigned enthusiasm is exactly what you need when going through an EO transition. His experience, patience, wisdom, and support made the whole process feel seamless. If you are considering a move to employee ownership, I cannot recommend Christian highly enough."

"The RH Advertising EOT process was handled with the highest level of professionalism. Christian approach was very reassuring, his open dialogue approach enabled Shareholders and Directors to ask the many questions we had, not only about the transaction but the qualifying criteria and events going forward. I would strongly recommend him."

About

I’m Christian, a solicitor and business adviser specialising in Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs). After many years helping companies make the move to employee ownership, I know that while the rules are precise, every business – and every journey – is different.

Alongside my legal expertise in Company, Corporate, Commercial and Trust Law, I bring real-world experience as an external trustee and adviser to established EOTs. That perspective helps me spot challenges early, explain options clearly and keep the process calm, compliant and effective.

EOT expert exists to give business owners lasting reassurance – that your EOT structure works in practice, not just on paper.

I work with clients across the UK, but home is a field in West Cornwall, near the coast, with my wife Tess, her award-winning ponies, a guitar and a slightly neglected surfboard.