Stuart Hatcher

Stuart Hatcher is a prominent corporate lawyer currently serving as a Corporate Partner at Forsters LLP, a leading law firm based in London. His expertise lies in advising private businesses, family-owned enterprises, and owner-managed companies. He has held this position since June 2020 and was appointed as the Head of Corporate in September 2022.1

Professional Background

• Forsters LLP: Hatcher has extensive experience at Forsters LLP, where he has progressed from Corporate Partner to Head of Corporate, focusing on corporate law matters relevant to private businesses.
• Previous Roles: Before joining Forsters, he worked at PwC UK for over a decade, where he held various positions including Partner and head of the Private Business sector. His earlier career includes roles at Simmons & Simmons and Dechert LLP, where he specialized in corporate law, particularly private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A).1

Board Memberships

In addition to his legal practice, Stuart Hatcher is actively involved in sports governance:

• Board Member: He serves on the board of Brentford Football Club since February 2023.
• Chair: He is also the Chair of Bees United, the supporters' trust for Brentford FC, since March 2022.1

Education

Stuart Hatcher holds a First Class Law degree from The University of Manchester, completed in 1995. He has furthered his education with a strategic thinking course at IMD Business School in 2016.1

Stuart's multifaceted career reflects his commitment to both corporate law and community involvement through sports.