Mishcon de Reya LLP‘s corporate and M&A team is geared to support businesses on the full corporate lifecycle, from venture capital fundraising to private M&A and takeovers. The group is sought after by a growing client base which is made up of corporate real estate, technology, and life sciences companies, among others. At the helm of the practice is Kevin McCarthy , who specialises in cross-border M&A and private equity transactions. Other key members of the department include Saul Sender, Ross Bryson, and Lydia Kellett. Mark Thompson has departed the firm as of August 2025.
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Key clients
- Brookfield
- PGIM Real Estate
- AEW
- Starwood Capital Group
- Taurus Real Estate
- Tri7
- Fusion Group
- The Olayan Group
- CBRE
- Comcast
- Victory Park Capital
- Reef Group
Work highlights
Advised Brookfield on the sale of seven retail parks to British Land.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Kevin McCarthy
Other key lawyers
Saul Sender; Ross Bryson; Lydia Kellett; Daniel Goldsborough; Liam Closey; Thomas Istefanous; Amy Davidson; Troy Featherstone