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Bird & Bird LLP

Bird & Bird LLP

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England - London • Corporate and commercial

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M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £100m-£750m

Bird & Bird LLP's deep experience advising on public and private M&A, shares sales and purchases, and disposals has garnered an extensive and expanding client base comprised of impressive names from the technology, retail and consumer, and media sectors. Heading up the group is Matt Bonass, who concentrates on M&A, joint ventures, and private equity-backed transactions. On the international M&A front, Simon Allport, Nick O’Donnell, and James Baillieu are the key practitioners in the team, alongside capital markets specialist Clive Hopewell. Other central members of the department include divestiture expert George Mason, VC-backed M&A authority Adam Meisels, and Jee Ha Kim, who is adept at handling multijurisdictional M&A, investments, and carve-outs. At the associate level, Richie Lamb is the name to note.
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Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘This practice is unique for its combination of expert legal knowledge and a strong client focus, delivering practical and tailored solutions.’
  • ‘The team’s strengths include responsiveness, clear communication, and a collaborative approach that sets it apart from other firms.’
  • ‘The individuals in this team stand out for their expertise, dedication, and strong client focus.’
  • ‘What sets them apart from competitors is their ability to combine deep legal knowledge with commercial insight, ensuring practical and effective advice.’

Key clients

  • Cellnex Telecom S.A.
  • Le Duff Industries
  • Rocket Software
  • Gamma Telecom
  • Flip GmbH
  • Mothercare
  • De La Rue Plc
  • ReSolve Advisory Limited
  • Transmed Holding Limited
  • Turpaz Industries
  • Forfar Education
  • PIXID Group

Work highlights

Advised De La Rue plc on the disposal of its Authentication Division to Crane NXT.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Matt Bonass
Matt Bonass
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

George Mason
George Mason
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Richie Lamb
Richie Lamb
Practice head

Matt Bonass

Other key lawyers

Simon Allport; Nick O’Donnell; James Baillieu; Clive Hopewell; George Mason; Adam Meisels; Jee Ha Kim; Richie Lamb; Albert Mennen; Saoirse McGrath