Pinsent Masons LLP

Predominantly focusing on the seller-side, the ‘pragmatic, collaborative, and highly responsive’ practice at Pinsent Masons LLP specialises in private equity investments and sales of issued share capital matters. The team has a strong track record in cross-border private equity-backed M&A transactions, with a special focus upon the tech and business services fields. Based in London, Edward Stead leads the outfit, being highly knowledgeable in handling bolt-on acquisitions and management buyouts, Manchester’s Kieran Toal acts on behalf of investee companies, and Birmingham’s Joanne Ellis is an expert in refinancings and disposals. Also in Manchester, Amie Norris advises management teams and large corporates, London’s Tom Leman routinely supports founders, and Glasgow’s Barry McCaig is labelled as ’highly experienced’.