
Slater Heelis (Part of Lawfront) is well-regarded for its work on lower and mid-market M&A transactions, with notable experience in the life sciences and tech sectors. The team is jointly led by Scott Sands and Carla Murray, both of whom joined the team in January 2025 following their move from Myerson Solicitors. Simon Wallwork is noted for his extensive experience advising on acquisitions, disposals, fundraising, private equity and public market transactions, for public and private companies, banks, venture capital funds and partnerships.
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Key clients
- Gen2 Limited
- Talisman Therapeutics
- KPMG Acceleris
- Quantum Science Limited
- Ubiquigent Limited
- Mottram Interiors Group Limited
- Cable Tapes (UK) Limited
- Hasgrove Limited
- Alderley Analytical Limited
- R J Urmson Group Limited
- Phoenix Optical Holdings Limited
- DBD Group Limited
- Panmediso Holdings Limited
- Monument Therapeutics
- EOM Group
- Chaperhome Limited
- Greenhalgh Craft Bakery Limited
- Olsen Actuation UK Limited
- Redag Crop Protection Limited
- Leasing.com Group Limited
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Alderley Analytical on its acquisition by Synexa.
Advised the shareholders of Pathway Software Limited on its sale to Optimantra Purchaser, LLC.
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Leading partners
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Practice head
Scott Sands, Carla Murray
Other key lawyers
Simon Wallwork