Joshua Prior

Joshua Prior

Solicitor

Corporate Team

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Joshua Prior is a Solicitor in our Corporate team having joined Acuity Law as a paralegal in 2022 before qualifying in 2026.

Joshua advises on mergers and acquisitions across a wide range of sections and often works on banking and finance matters too. He has an interest in the technology and AI sectors and is passionate about the use of technology in his practice of law. Joshua enjoys working with start-ups and growth companies, advising on their growth, investment rounds, and general strategic matters.

Joshua’s training included seats within Real Estate, Commercial Dispute Resolution, and a double seat in our Corporate team, providing him with a well-rounded approach to clients’ matters. 

Joshua graduated from Cardiff University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in International Relations and Politics before completing a master’s degree in Law and Legal Practice at BPP Law School and passing his Solicitors Qualifying Examination in 2025.

 

Expertise
  • Corporate acquisitions and disposals across a range of sections
  • Debt banking and finance work
  • Equity fundraising and investments
  • Advising start-ups on growth and investment matters

Work Highlights

The disposal of the assets of a Cardiff-based automotive business to Arnold Clark.
Advising the Avantis Group on its strategic investment by Leon Capital LLP, a London-based European private equity firm.
Supported Principality Building Society in their exit from funding the £150m and 800-home development at The Mill, Cardiff.
Instructed by a buy-to-rent company on a refinance of their £36m facility agreement.

Accolades

The Corporate Team is ranked Tier 1 by the Legal 500

Legal 500


The Corporate Team is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners

Chambers and Partners