Swinburne Maddison LLP’s corporate and commercial team is highly regarded for its expertise, particularly in M&A, private equity, corporate finance, and commercial services work. The team handles a broad range of transactional work, primarily within the region, while also advising on national and cross-border matters. Clients span multiple sectors, including the leisure, recruitment, transport, and technology industries, with a growing presence in the fintech and software spaces. The firm acts for SMEs, large corporates, listed entities, banks, and private equity funds. Team head Martyn Tennant specialises in transactions and corporate restructurings, while Alex Wilby leads on private equity and venture capital deals. Craig Malarkey is noted for corporate finance mandates and high-value M&A.
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Testimonials
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‘The corporate team works very collaboratively and provides an excellent level of service which is on par with large national firms, but they have a local and personable approach. As a client, you feel like you are important to them and they take care to ensure that they do what they promise to do. The team are pragmatic in their approach, which is important when dealing with commercial matters.’
‘The individuals are very attentive and client-focused with a strong desire to assist where possible to provide an excellent service. Matryn Tennant and Matthew Ray in the corporate team have been fantastic.'
Key clients
- Waterstons Limited
- Otis Holdings Northern Limited
Work highlights
Advised Maven Capital Partners UK LLP on its role as fund manager for the NPIF II and Finance Durham Funds on the £3m follow on investment in Power Roll Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Martyn Tennant
Other key lawyers
Alex Wilby; Craig Malarkey; Matthew Ray; Rebecca Logue