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M&A: Smaller Deals, £10m-£100m

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JMW Solicitors LLP

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JMW Solicitors LLP is adept at handling both the buy and sell-side of corporate transactions including domestic and cross-border M&A, disposals, and demergers, as well as investments, joint ventures, and asset sales and purchases. The group has a wide sector coverage, with clients from the hotels and leisure, professional services, and financial services industries, to name a few. Craig Harrison leads the corporate practice and regularly advises shareholders, family offices, and investors on M&A, management buyouts, and demergers. He is supported by acquisition and disposal expert Edwin Richards, business sales and purchases specialist Alex O’Leary, and multi-jurisdictional transaction authority Caterina Iodice.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Alex O’Leary has been outstanding. His clear, commercial advice and ability to guide us through complex issues with confidence speaks volumes about the quality of the practice.’

  • ‘Alex O’Leary stands out for his calm, practical approach and clear communication. He understands the pressures founder-led businesses face during a deal and consistently offers advice that’s both technically sound and commercially sharp. He’s become a trusted advisor, and we’ve valued his responsiveness, judgement, and the sense of confidence he brings to every stage of a transaction.’

  • ‘Compared to other firms, this practice offers a rare blend of technical excellence and personalised service.’

  • ‘JMW stands out because they really focus on clients, know their stuff in the industry, and have a team that works together to get what you need. You'll get quick responses, smart ideas, and solutions that actually work and you can see. They're different from other firms because they mix being experts with giving you personal attention. JMW are always open to a conversation about a new idea, innovation or way of working.’

  • ‘The partners are, without exception, available and accessible, responsive and engaged. Not only do they support on work that they are being paid for, but are always open to (and proactively) considering new opportunities for introductions and new initiatives. Edwin Richards in particular exhibits these values and also bring with him deep domain knowledge.’

  • ‘Knowledgeable team with a good personal service.’

  • ‘Always available and quick to respond.’

  • 'JMW have a breadth of experience across all areas that allows a client to have peace of mind that all specialities are covered.'

  • 'It is the partner Edwin Richards that has made JMW unique in my experience. His attention to detail and that of his team instils confidence and his level of knowledge form a legal perspective and overall commercial perspective is second to none.'

Practice head

Craig Harrison

Other key lawyers

Edwin Richards; Alex O’Leary; Caterina Iodice