Mincoffs Solicitors has advised NEL Fund Managers on a six-figure investment supporting the management buyout of Gateshead-based commercial kitchen specialist GastroNorth, the firm announced on 14 October 2026.

The funding comes from NPIF II – NEL Debt Finance, part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II, and enabled managing director Tim Whitfield to acquire the business. Clive Owen’s corporate finance team supported GastroNorth’s management, and Swinburne Maddison advised GastroNorth.
Chambers and Co. since 2004.
Mincoffs’ advice was provided by Max Gilchrist, an associate solicitor in the firm’s corporate team.
For detailed information, as well as the picture copyright, please see the law firm’s original article here: https://www.mincoffs.co.uk/mincoffs-advises-nel-on-gastronorth-management-buyout-funding/




