Variously praised as ‘commercially focused’ and ’excellent’, Macfarlanes LLP is frequently instructed by blue chip clients on high-value, cross border transactions. The team also attracts wide acclaim for its unique advice at the intersection of corporate and private client matters for wealthy individuals and families. Leading the team is Howard Corney, who undertakes a broad range of M&A work with a particular focus on private and cross-border M&A. He is supported by the ‘first class’ Justin Hope, whose practice covers all aspects of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, restructurings, and joint ventures. Harry Coghill is frequently instructed by listed clients on a wide range of corporate governance matters, including activism situations.
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‘Very good partner attention and excellent legal advice.'
‘They take a view and get straight to the issue.'
‘Justin and his team are first-class and a pleasure to work with.'
‘Justin Hope is a pleasure to work with and truly knows how to run a deal smoothly from start to finish. ’
‘The Macfarlanes team is excellent. Their ability to read across to look at M&A across all aspects of the deal situation separates them from other firms. This enables them to link together aspects from other workstreams of advisors and principals exceptionally well. They are great to work with.’
‘The whole team on the M&A side are excellent from our experience. But in particular we would highlight Howard Corney who is absolutely first rate. He leads the team superbly and would be our go-to contact wherever possible.’
‘Commercially focused.'
Key clients
- Allen & Overy
- Investec
- Hyve
- Argus Media Group
- Rocco Forte Hotels Limited
- Capital One Financial Corporation
- Omnicom Group Inc
- Neptune Energy Group Limited (NEGL)
- Superdry Plc
- abrdn
Work highlights
- Advised Investec on an all-share combination of Investec Wealth & Investment Limited and Rathbones Group plc to create a discretionary wealth manager with approximately £100 billion in funds under management and administration.
- Advising Aermont Capital on the sale of an initial 50% stake to Keppel, a global asset manager and operator.
- Advised the Argus Media Group on a strategic agreement to support its next phase of growth.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Howard Corney
Other key lawyers
Harry Coghill; Justin Hope; Tom Rose