Teacher Stern LLP

Specialising in the sell-side of M&A, the corporate and commercial group at Teacher Stern LLP is well-equipped to handle high-value and high-profile transactions both domestically and internationally. While the practice focuses on the sell-side, it also offers assistance with joint ventures, share purchases and sales, and acquisitions. Its breadth and cross-border capabilities have amassed a strong and growing client roster comprised of notable names from a variety of sectors such as corporate real estate, hotels and leisure, and energy, among others. Spearheading the department are David Ponsford and Kelly Whitfield, both of whom have extensive experience leading on corporate transactions; Ponsford is particularly adept at acquisitions, disposals, and joint ventures, while Whitfield concentrates on M&A, corporate real estate transactions, and corporate governance.