Browne Jacobson LLP is well-regarded for its national coverage and its involvement in high-value sales and acquisitions, particularly private equity transactions as demonstrated with Gavin Cummings advising Apiary Capital on their buyout of global media adviser, Mediasense Communications. Head of corporate, Richard Cox often advises on transactions involving an international element, alongside colleagues, Mark Hughes, Nigel Blackwelland Paul McCannah. Selina Hinchliffe and new partner hire, Kay Chand, who arrived DAC Beachcroft LLP, focus on IP and IT commercial transactions.

At Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP, corporate partner and team head Jon Cox-Brown specialises in M&A, joint ventures and reorganisations for major corporate clients, entrepreneurs and financial sponsors. He is particularly sought after for transactions in the financial services, fintech and technology sectors. Private equity and equity capital markets are also significant areas of activity.

Freeths LLP‘s ‘highly competent team‘ is led by John Heaphy , who leverages 25 years’ experience advising owner managed companies and businesses on corporate finance, M&A and buy out/buy ins. The firm is recognised for its extensive roster of healthcare clients, including national care providers, developers, funders and institutional landlords. Karl Jansen is another senior lawyer who is highly recommended for private equity/investment transactions, transactional due diligence and reorganisations and restructuring.

Shoosmiths LLP fields an ‘exceptional blend of talent and personality‘ and attracts instructions from a varied range of UK and foreign corporates and private equity houses. Heading the corporate side, Crispin Bridges Webb has 30 years’ transactional experience in M&A, capital fundraising and reductions, corporate restructuring and governance. Commercial contracts specialist, Michelle Craven-Faulkner, joined in early 2021 from Geldards LLP; she brings complementary expertise in all aspects of the supply and purchase of assets, goods and services, along with a strong background in the rail and engineering sectors. Senior associate Ania Vernon is another key contact for mature investment/exits and high value corporate M&A.

Mark Rutherford leads the corporate department at Gateley Plc‘s where he focuses on corporate finance, M&A, private equity, management buy-outs and company disposal transactions. Beth Mather and Victoria Elliott are the other recommended Nottingham partners and are adept in all-manner of corporate work.

Headed by Debra Martin, the corporate practice at Geldards LLP leverages its extensive expertise working with domestic and foreign clients on disposals, acquisitions and private equity transactions; she is also experienced in assisting owners to transition the ownership of their business to their employees. Jamie Goldberg combines his commercial and sports experience to assist athletes on their commercial agreements, sponsorship and image rights licences.

At Nelsons Solicitors Limited, Nottingham-based Duncan Taylor is a well-known figure in the East Midlands market; he handles all aspects of corporate law and primary acts for buyers, sellers and client companies taking investment. In Derby, David Kaplan has over 20 years’ experience advising multi-national aerospace businesses, large healthcare operators and local engineering and manufacturing groups on commercial matters. Harpreet Sandhu is the lead commercial partner.

Shakespeare Martineau LLP advises clients on M&A transactions and reorganisations and focuses on the logistics, life sciences, healthcare, banking and engineering sectors, among other areas. In addition to its corporate activities, the firm advises on commercial matters for a range of businesses, from start-ups to global household names. The team is jointly led by Duncan James and Edward Wright, with James handling corporate and financial matters for family-run businesses and entrepreneurs, and Wright recommended for IP-related commercial issues.

Austin Moore is the founding partner at Austin Moore & Partners LLP, a boutique corporate  practice which has bolstered its bench strength with the addition of Dav Jaspal, formally of Nelsons Solicitors Limited, in November 2021. Jaspal focuses on general corporate M&A acting for large corporates as well as family owned and owner managed businesses across a range of sectors, such as engineering, tech and healthcare. Private equity specialist Laura de Banke is another key figure to note.