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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- ‘Swinburne Maddison is a standout full-service law firm that combines deep regional expertise with a dynamic, client-focused approach. What sets the firm apart is its ability to provide high-calibre legal advice while maintaining a level of personal service and responsiveness that is often lacking in larger firms. Their strength lies in their ability to balance technical excellence with commercial pragmatism, ensuring that clients receive not only legally sound advice but also practical, business-minded solutions.'
- ‘Alex Wilby is absolutely amazing and goes above and beyond. Very knowledgeable and an expert in his field.’
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