With notable experience handling mandates concerning IT and data protection, the team at Ashfords LLP advises on cross-border M&A and private equity and venture capital transactions. Practice head Rory Suggett continues to lead on venture capital financings and frequently handles tech M&A transactions, while Jocelyn Ormond has longstanding experience executing M&A transactions in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. Chris Dyson advises technology players on investments within the sector, while Suzie Miles handles a diverse array of fintech matters. A key contact for assistance with company growth strategies, Laura Guest advises SMEs on a range of acquisitions.

The team at Burges Salmon LLP handles corporate and commercial mandates across a range of sectors including technology, healthcare and leisure. With experience providing advice across the domestic and international landscape, the team assists on cross-border M&A, fundraisings and investments. The practice is jointly led by Nick Graves, who advises clients on reorganisation issues, and Rupert Weston, who handles a vast range of matters covering portfolio sales, M&A, and joint ventures for both private and public companies. Richard Spink has a long-established practice handling acquisitions for international companies into the UK, while Mark Shepherd has substantial experience advising on a variety of transactions including development capital transactions, re-financings and exits. Camilla Usher-Clark  advises regularly on clean energy generation investments. Working with technology companies, Alex Lloyd provides advice on M&A and disposals. Julie Book and Tim Roberts are also key contacts.

Particularly well-regarded for its coverage of corporate transactions within the financial services sector, the team at TLT more broadly handles a wide range of matters across the energy, leisure and technology segments. Andrew Webber heads up the corporate department, handling sales and acquisitions of companies; Perran Jervis, who leads the firm’s commercial arm, specialises in outsourcing and distribution agreements in addition to advising on joint ventures. Alice Gardner advises both public and private companies on acquisitions, while Emma Davies focuses her practice on outsourcing and supply chain arrangements, most notably in the retail sector. Philip Barratt is recognised for his advice on outbound UK investment into international companies.

Highly sought-after among a client base consisting of mid-market corporate bodies and business start ups, the team at Clarke Willmott LLP handles the full-range of corporate and commercial matters including sales, acquisitions, structuring and investments. The firm is capable of handling regional work as well as national and international mandates, with the practice head Simon Thomas adept at M&A, private equity transactions, and general corporate matters. Elsewhere in the team, Simon Smith focuses his practice on domestic and cross-border acquisitions, particularly for various overseas buyers, while Rob Ridd handles M&A and private equity transactions.

Handling a range of transactions for private equity backed ventures, self managed and start up businesses, Roxburgh Milkins Limited advises on sales, acquisitions and fundraising. Jason Milkins leads the team, with longstanding experience with businesses at all stages of growth. Milkins also assists clients with their long-term buy and build strategies, most notably in the telecommunications sector. Regularly advising on mergers and acquisitions, start-ups as well as investments, Charles van der Lande has a particular focus on equity fundraisings while Philip Edmonds assists on various corporate transactions. Other key contacts at the firm include Bruce Roxburgh and Richard Hopkins.

With notable expertise in assisting tech and life sciences start and scale ups, VWV handles a broad range of transactional work within their corporate offering, commercial contracts, as well as, general corporate and commercial matters. The team is co-led by Robert Collier and Doug Locke; Collier provides a robust practice advising on M&As, private equity and venture capital investments, as well as matters of corporate governance. Nathan Guest’s focus is split between M&A and venture capital transactions while Sonya May leads on a number of angel investment deals.

Known particularly for its corporate and commercial offering within the private equity space, Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP handles acquisitions, disposals and investments to support the long-term aims of clients in industries such as the energy, insurance and real estate spaces. Tom Fitzpatrick helms the practice, lending his experience to complex transactions particularly within the private equity and the insurance sector. Alex Fergus handles transactions and investments in energy and real estate, while Joanna Norris is a key contact for M&A and corporate governance matters.

Bevan Brittan LLP is well-regarded for its advice on corporate transactions in both private and public sector matters. The team handles a diverse range of corporate transactions including M&As, new corporate vehicles and reorganisations. Leading the team is Chris Harper, who regularly advises on acquisitions and sales of companies and assets. Harper has also built-up a significant practice concerning M&A in the social care segment and joint ventures in the property development space.  Andrew Spicer advises clients in the energy industry on matters including joint ventures, reorganisations and equity investments.

Demonstrating a particular focus within the corporate and commercial law landscape, Foot Anstey is well-versed in all aspects of private equity portfolio management, assisting clients through the lifecycle of an investment. On the corporate side, the team possesses particular specialisms regarding the technology and data segments. The practice is jointly led by Ashley Avery, who handles a wide range of commercial law matters with a focus on commercial contracts, as well as data protection and technology. Also co-heading the team, Matthew Stoate frequently assists clients on inbound investments into the UK. A further department co-head, Ken Lewins focuses on UK and cross-border joint ventures, along with acquisitions, buy and build strategies, and buyouts.

The corporate and commercial law team at Freeths LLP is led by Emily Settle, who acts for management and private equity portfolio companies across their transactions. The team handles a diverse range of transactions such as distressed M&A, start-up and early-stage investments, as well as larger corporate transactions such as bolt-on and buy-and-build M&A and complex capital structuring. Lottie Hugo provides support to private equity portfolio companies in acquisition programmes. Edward Chapman advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring.

Jointly led by Richard Cobb and Henry Taylor, the team at Michelmores LLP handles matters related to corporate finance, private equity and M&A, working across sectors such as insurance, energy and private wealth. Cathy Bryant specialises in corporate tax, options and incentives work and early stage investment advisory matters, while Adam Kean , who joined the team in 2024, focuses his practice on private equity and venture capital matters. Ben Adams, who also arrived at the firm in 2024, is a further key contact.

RWK Goodman covers a breadth of industry sectors within its offering, such as health and social care, technology and media. Bristol practice head James Worrall is particularly active within the technology and financial services sectors. Katharine Mortimer and Yasmine Grove are key contacts.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s corporate and commercial team assists its client base with advice across a range of stages within a business lifecycle, from start up investment, to acquisitions and sales. Paul Hardman leads the team, specialising in corporate finance matters such as M&A, management buy-outs and buy-ins and shareholder agreements. Jing Wang is noted for handling the firm’s initiative to assist Chinese entities and individuals with their investment activities in the UK.

Thrings LLP handles mid-market corporate transactions such as sales, acquisitions and MBOs across a vast array of industries such as leisure and tourism, technology and education. The team’s client roster consists of high net worth individuals, owner-managed businesses and SMEs. John Davies and Kate Westbrook jointly lead the team, with Davies heading the corporate arm, handling matters such as disposals, joint ventures and restructuring, while Westbrook specialises in technology and FMCG matters. Elaine Meyrick regularly advises on acquisitions and leads on matters regarding share capital changes.