The corporate team at Taylor Wessing LLP, well-regarded by clients for being ‘very practical and business-oriented,’ is regularly instructed by real estate, technology, and financial services businesses to advise on UK and cross-border transactions ranging from public and private M&A to business combinations and investments. With multijurisdictional capabilities and vast experience assisting on both the buy- and sell-side of deals, the group continues to grow its client roster, further cementing its reach into the software, food and beverage, and manufacturing sectors. Emma Danks spearheads the department and is supported by Philip Shepherd who specialises in international M&A and reorganisations. Financial services, life sciences, and energy M&A expert Chris Cowley is a key contact within the practice alongside Edward Chapman who focuses on M&A, joint ventures, and restructuring. Angus Miln left the firm in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm focuses on deal execution, not fighting for points with a competitive firm which we find refreshing. We have worked with 10 firms globally, this is by far the best firm.’
‘They are very practical and business-oriented. You expect smart lawyers at this level, but Taylor Wessing is good about not "over-lawyering" and instead focusing on finding solutions to get the deal done.’
‘Edward Chapman and Loye Oyedotun not only work well together, but they are excellent coordinators of the broader teams. They are both very responsive and attuned to the client's goals and needs.’
‘Philip Shepherd and the team at Taylor Wessing are very practical in their advice and have great understanding and intelligence on market norms and terms that assist our team in negotiating and closing transactions.’
‘Philip Shepherd is great to work with - he is personable, knowledgeable, and practical in the support he provides.’
‘Direct approachable colleagues, significant knowledge in M&A field.’
Key clients
- Rezolve AI
- SYSPRO Global Software Ltd.
- Labtech investments Ltd.
- Arthur J. Gallagher
- Gresham Technologies Plc
- Hofy Ltd.
- R&F Properties
- Peak AI Limited
- Quint Group Limited
- TaxScouts
- Victorian Plumbing
- Sennder Technologies
Work highlights
Advised Rezolve AI on their listing on NASDAQ by way of a business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp I.
Advised Hofy on its sale to Deel Inc.
Advised Labtech Investments Ltd on the sale of 90 High Holborn Ltd.
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Emma Danks
Practice head
Emma Danks
Other key lawyers
Philip Shepherd; Chris Cowley; Edward Chapman; Andrew Edge; Paul Thorpe; Loye Oyedotun; Olivia MacLellan