
With expertise advising on both the buy and sell sides 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, and Dov Katz, a specialist in corporate finance (including AIM flotations), who works with various investors and owner-managed businesses on M&A and MBOs. 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
Work highlights
Advised W K Webster & Co Ltd on its sale to Gallagher Bassett International.
Lawyers
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
Dov Katz; Stojan Essex; Michelle Davenport; Toby Price; Karen Foong
