Stevens & Bolton LLP have advised 5 Star Driving Instructors Limited on its launch of a new national driving school named “What Car? Driving School”. The trading name is licenced by Haymarket Media Group Limited, publishers of “What Car?” magazine, the leading source of buying advice for UK motorists.
The managing director of What Car? Driving School, Paul Atkinson and its sales and marketing director, Andy Mitchell, are former directors of BSM.
What Car? Driving School has already commenced a recruitment drive for instructors and will be established by December. It aims to achieve top 3 status in UK driving schools.
The Stevens & Bolton LLP team was led by Ken Woffenden, head of corporate, with support from Rebecca De Lorenzo (senior commercial associate) and Stephen Schofield (real estate associate).
Paul Atkinson said “Stevens & Bolton LLP have added considerable value during the launch process by providing us with pragmatic, responsive and commercial advice on a range of legal issues. We look forward to continuing to work with the firm as this exciting new project progresses.”
Haymarket Media Group Limited were advised by Lewis Silkin LLP.