Chris Peace
Partner
0113 518 5056
07534 787 105
chris.peace@brabners.com
Chris is a Partner in our corporate team.
An experienced corporate lawyer, Chris handles matters such as acquisitions, disposals, venture capital investments, MBOs, MBIs, joint ventures, de-mergers and corporate restructurings.
Chris has practised for over two decades and is particularly experienced in the retail pharmacy sector, having advised on more than 500 pharmacy transactions over a 20-year period.
He is widely regarded as one of the leading lawyers in the sector throughout England and Wales.
Chris acts for a variety of clients, ranging from individual investors and small partnerships to large private and public limited companies, including a major regional charity, a leading northern university and a number of major national banks.
He's recognised as a Recommended Lawyer in The Legal 500 2025 for being “highly skilled” and someone who “always does an excellent job”. He has also been rated in Chambers & Partners as being “approachable, diligent and knowledgeable”, with “significant experience in the healthcare and retail industry sectors”, noted as “proactive and delivers a great service” and “always fights the client's corner”.
His clients include PCT Healthcare Limited, Sigma Pharmaceuticals Plc, Delmergate Limited and the MSN & Lunts Pharmacy Group.
Chris joined us in 2022 and is based in our Leeds office.
Recognised in The Legal 500 2025
“Chris Peace's understanding of the pharmacy sector goes beyond the legal framework. He possesses an inside-out knowledge of the industry, covering operational, regulatory and market dynamics. This holistic perspective ensures that advice is not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with industry best practices and business goals. His ability to make complex issues understandable and his strategic foresight have been invaluable, solidifying his role as a trusted advisor.”
R.B. Healthcare Limited
“Pharmacy M&A transactions are a mainstay of Chris Peace‘s busy practice.”
The Legal 500 2025