Charles Russell Speechlys LLP

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP maintains its market leading position in the London corporate transaction space. The group has a robust offering which encompasses public and private M&A, restructuring, and financing, as well as corporate real estate, investments, and buyouts, among other areas. With extensive experience acting on both the buy and sell-side of complex, high-value, and high-profile transactions, alongside cross-border capabilities, the department is sought after by a notable and expanding client roster, which consists of impressive names from a variety of sectors such as luxury and fashion, technology, and professional services. David Coates sits at the helm of the practice and stands out for his aptitude for leading on private M&A domestically and internationally, with a particular focus on the leisure, retail, and IT industries. The team also benefits from the expertise of technology specialist Mark Howard and corporate real estate authority Keir Gordon. Other central practitioners in the group include Daniel Rosenberg, Charlie Ring, and Ashwin Pillay.