BPE Solicitors LLP’s corporate and commercial team hosts a client roster consisting of owner managed businesses and high profile public companies, covering transactional mandates across the business lifecycle. The team is led by Kathryn King, who handles matters including IPOs, takeovers, and M&A for companies across industries such as medical technology and cyber. Simon Gale is well-versed in matters concerning the aviation sector, handling aircraft sales and purchases as well as aircraft leasing, finance and security arrangements.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP demonstrates a vast range of industry sector specialisms, serving as a key contact on acquisitions, disposals, and fundraisings within the aviation, energy, and technology sectors. Within such deals, the firm is notable for its international and cross-border capabilities. Practice head Richard Norton acts for public and private companies on significant deals within the space, while Adrian Mayer specialises in corporate finance and M&A, in addition to assisting private equity funds regarding investment into Africa. Jonathan Morley focuses on the private equity segment, with particular sector expertise in technology. Matthew Hobbs is a further private equity expert.

Operating across distinct corporate and commercial teams, Gardner Leader LLP advises a varied client roster ranging from start-ups to listed companies. Philip Humphreys acts as the overall head of the business practice and advises on M&A, management buyouts and reorganisations. Joe Lewis leads the corporate team, advising clients across a multitude of sectors on matters related to shareholders’ agreements and reorganisations in addition to listings and fundraisings on the UK equity markets. The commercial arm of the team is headed by Peter James, who demonstrates longstanding experience in dealing with commercial, IP and IT law. James Thorpe assists corporate clients on the sell-side and with asset transactions.

Demonstrating a broad range of capabilities across a vast array of sectors including healthcare, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing, the team at Harrison Clark Rickerbys provides advice on a vast array of matters including management buyouts, acquisitions and disposals and joint ventures. The team is jointly led by Tim Ward, whose capabilities span private equity work and employee ownership trusts, and Rachael Reeves stands out for her specialism in the equine sector.

Lauded for its ability to handle complex corporate and commercial arrangements and negotiations, the team at Porter Dodson LLP handles the full gamut of work from sales and acquisitions to joint ventures as well as debt and equity investment. Practice head Evelyn Adfield works with a client roster of entrepreneurs, SMEs, owner-managed businesses and corporates, assisting across the full spectrum of transactions and agreements. David Culshaw continues to contribute his specialism in advising clients operating in the technology, manufacturing and food and drink sectors on a wide range of corporate transactional matters.

Known for its dedicated SME offering, the team at Mogers Drewett LLP specialises in M&A, as well as share sales and purchases, particularly within sectors such as care, e-commerce and media. Tom Webb leads the team, boasting longstanding M&A experience in addition to his deep expertise acting for investors and companies on investment rounds. Emily Eccles advises on acquisitions and disposals across sectors such as hospitality and manufacturing.

Collaborating closely with its banking and finance team on corporate and commercial mandates for lenders and investors, the team at Thrings LLP handles a variety of transactions across a wide range of industry sectors including manufacturing and engineering, technology and education. The team is co-led by John Davies, who is well-regarded for his handling of M&A and corporate work, and Kate Westbrook, who is particularly well-versed in restructuring processes.

Wansbroughs’ corporate and commercial team is adept at handling matters across a vast array of industry sectors, advising on client needs in technology, renewable energy and media. Practice head William Ingram-Hill works across the full spectrum of both corporate and commercial work, advising clients on matters such as M&A, corporate structuring and shareholder agreements. Emma Jewell is a further key contact.

With a client base consisting of both owner‐managed private companies and LLPs, Willans LLP continues to utilise its diverse client roster to advise across a wide spectrum of industries such as technology, manufacturing and charities. Practice head Chris Wills leverages his longstanding experience to advise clients on matters relating to M&A, debt and equity funding as well as joint ventures.

At Wilsons, the corporate and commercial team advises a broad range of clients – ranging from SMEs, larger corporates, entrepreneurs and investors – across a diverse body of work spanning M&A, joint ventures and investments. James Johnson leads the team and handles mix of corporate and commercial matters, dealing particularly with mergers in the charity and education sector. Mark Cook advises public and private companies on mid-market M&A as well as private equity transactions.