Whether you’re buying, selling, investing or preparing for exit, mergers and acquisitions are defining moments in the life of a business. They demand clear-headed legal advice, a sharp commercial perspective, and advisers who understand what’s at stake, financially, operationally and personally.
Our M&A team supports clients across the full deal lifecycle, from initial structuring and negotiations through to completion and integration. We act for entrepreneurs, privately owned and family-run businesses, investors, family offices, and corporates helping them grow, evolve and plan for the future.
For business owners, we provide guidance at every stage of the journey from scaling through acquisition to preparing for sale or exit. We regularly work with founder-led businesses and understand the balance between value, timing and legacy. And when it comes to personal and family matters, we work closely with our Private Client team to ensure your personal affairs are aligned with your business decisions.
Privately and family-owned businesses also turn to us for support with succession planning, whether that means a sale, a transfer within the family, or a broader restructuring to reflect shifting priorities or tax considerations. Our advice is rooted in long-term thinking, not short-term fixes.
For corporates, we support acquisitions and disposals as part of broader growth or innovation strategies, including bolt-ons, carve-outs and joint ventures. Our team is well-versed in the strategic and technical elements of M&A, from deal structuring and shareholder arrangements to risk allocation and regulatory compliance. We also understand that how a deal is done reflects on your brand, especially in competitive or repeat-player markets. We take that seriously.
We regularly advise on cross-border deals, working with clients looking to enter or expand in the UK, or British businesses looking to grow internationally. As the UK member of the Meritas and Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) alliances, we can connect you with trusted legal advisers across major global jurisdictions, offering joined-up support wherever the deal takes you.
And when M&A is part of a wider change, be it personal wealth planning, a shift in strategic direction, or business succession, we work alongside our tax, private wealth, employment and real estate teams to deliver advice that fits the bigger picture.
Whatever stage you’re at, and whatever your ambition, our team brings the insight, structure and momentum to help you move forward with confidence.
