With expertise across public and private M&A, financing, and divestments, among other areas, the corporate and capital markets practice at Brown Rudnick LLP remains a reference in the London market. The group is regularly instructed by notable names from the technology, media and entertainment, and financial services sectors to assist on both domestic and cross-border mandates, and its deep transactional experience continues to attract new clients to its roster. Thomas Braiden co-heads the team alongside Mark Dorff and stands out for his aptitude handling high-value, multijurisdictional M&A, joint ventures, and commercial contracts. Dorff is adept at advising on technology and life sciences transactions, as well as venture capital deals. On the public company takeover front, Lena Hodge is a key name to note, while Angus Ford – who joined from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP in December 2024 – is the go-to for transactions in the real estate sector. The department has also been bolstered by the arrival of Matthew Edwards who joined from Osborne Clarke LLP in February 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Tom Braiden has assembled a stellar London based corporate team.’
‘What sets the team apart is their solutions-oriented approach.’
- ‘I've rarely worked with more technically astute, yet pragmatic counsel, from junior to most senior.’
‘Tom Braiden is brilliant, proactive, always horizon screening and presenting solutions.’
‘Tom Braiden understands what clients look for and delivers throughout. He fosters out of the box thinking in his team and facilitates an environment that enables juniors to accelerate.’
- ‘Tobias Plowman is years ahead of his PQE and an absolute star partner in the making.’
- 'Neil Foster and Tim Davison are a highly experienced and commercially astute team who work exceptionally well in a highly regarded niche practice in London.'
- 'Neil Foster and TIm Davison are very approachable and commercial and get to the nub of the issues and do not get bogged down on silly or unimportant points.'
- 'Tobias Plowman's calm nature allows clients to shift their focus elsewhere.'
Key clients
- Queensgate Investments
- Grainger plc
- Legal & General Investment Management
- Legal & General Suburban BTR Fund
- Victoria Plc
- Jenzabar, Inc.
- GB News Limited
- All Perspectives Limited
- Channel 4
- M&G Catalyst Fund
- Atlantic Bridge Capital
- TripleB Capital
- Japan Energy Capital
- AMC Networks
- Summit Trust Group
Work highlights
Advised Queensgate Investments on the financing aspects relating to the split of the European and US hotel and hostel portfolio.
Advised Victoria plc on the sale of Graniser Ceramics.
Advised Jenzabar in connection with their application for clearance under the National Security and Investment Act 2021 relating to Jenzabar’s block purchase of shares in Tribal Group Plc.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Thomas Braiden; Mark Dorff
Other key lawyers
Lena Hodge; Angus Ford; Matthew Edwards; Tobias Plowman