
With expertise advising on both the buy and sell-side of transactions, the corporate team at Blake Morgan LLP is well-equipped to handle domestic and cross-border M&A and disposals. The practice is sought after by a growing client roster comprised of notable names from the financial services, hospitality, and learning and development sectors, to name a few. Martin Kay heads up the department and specialises in management buyouts, public and reverse takeovers, and capital restructuring. He is supported by Stojan Essex, who regularly advises entrepreneurs, investors, and HNWI on M&A, joint ventures, and investments. The group also benefits from the aptitude of Michelle Davenport who concentrates on M&A, shareholders’ agreements, and joint ventures.
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Key clients
- Babylon Park UK Play & Entertainment Ltd
- Blackbird plc
- Cogora Group Limited
- Ecomtent Inc
- Foster Denovo Group Limited
- HSBC
- KCR Residential REIT Plc
- Meadow Residential and its subsidiaries
- Radius Global Market Research
- W K Webster & Co Ltd and its shareholders
- everywoman Limited
- TI Sparkle
Work highlights
Advised W K Webster & Co Ltd on its sale to Gallagher Bassett International.
Advised Foster Denovo Group Limited on its acquisition strategy including purchases of Rosemount Asset Management, 80Twenty, BrianMole Independent Financial Advisers, and Verum Wealth.
Advised everywoman Limited on its sale to Allbright Limited.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head
Martin Kay
Other key lawyers
Stojan Essex; Michelle Davenport; Toby Price; Karen Foong