Holding Redlich advises on middle-market M&A, delivering solutions for complex cross-border transactions with deep sector knowledge across healthcare, renewable energy, and agribusiness. Darren Pereira spearheads on dealmaking across acquisitions and restructures, and William Khong’s technical expertise drives sophisticated capital raisings. Jeanne Vallade strengthens the group’s foreign investment capabilities, and recent arrival Ben Constance, who joined from The Petra Group in May 2025, brings experience in cross-border M&A, private equity, joint ventures, and complex commercial transactions.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The Corporate and M&A practice at Holding Redlich partners with clients to review technical advice needs, and develop a value-added scope of legal work, to address the complexity of the corporate change for the company, its shareholders (business owners).'
  • 'The strength of the team begins with their client focus in early and effective collaboration. The ability to canvas and draw attention needed to the client's own complexity or matters at the beginning of an M&A transaction, supports our ability to plan clearly and draw on the technical expertise at the most critical time.'
  • 'The client focus provided by the Holding Redlich team, and Darren Pereira, delivers a relationship of trust that stands out from other firms. The role of trusted advisor is often one that requires the client position to be tested in transactions it has not entered before.'
  • 'Holding Redlich have demonstrated that the delivery of effective advice is not just a matter of scope, but strong and effective engagement through communication, commercial acumen and stakeholder awareness. The unique scope of work, team dynamics, and the practical and commercial considerations are navigated under pressure as to time and expectations. As a client I feel empowered in my decision making with the legal services the team provide to me.'
  • 'Holding Redlich’s Corporate & M&A team is efficient, business-focused, and always on top of things, which gives me great confidence that nothing slips through the cracks. They have a strong commercial mindset and communicate clearly and proactively throughout the process.'
  • 'What I really appreciate is that, despite their professionalism, they’re also friendly and approachable—making it easy to have honest conversations and even share a few laughs along the way. It’s this blend of expertise and a down-to-earth, collaborative attitude that really sets them apart.'
  • 'Darren Pereira stands out for his spot-on advice and firm attitude when it’s necessary to protect the interests of his clients, giving me confidence that our position is always well defended.'
  • 'Great to work with. Friendly and responsive on matters. Willingness to build a great two way relationship.'

Practice head

Darren Pereira

Other key lawyers

William Khong; Jeanne Vallade; Ben Constance