Kumar Subramani
London W1C 2DL
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
22 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Kumar Subramani is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, fluent in Bengali, English, Greek, Hindi, Malay, Turkish, Urdu, Tamil, and Malayalam. With over 22 years of legal experience, he offers a broad range of services, specializing in...
Carla Caroli
London W10 5AD
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
9 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Joined LawBite in 2017, with over 13 years international experience in advising on commercial and corporate matters in a wide range of sectors. Carla holds a Master’s degree in Commercial Law from the University of Cambridge. In-house and...
Irena Dajkovic
London W1J 6ER
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
Does not accept legal aid
Dr. Irena Dajkovic is the Founding and Managing Partner of DALIR Law Firm, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in private practice and in-house legal roles. Fluent in English and French, she specializes in financial services and commercial...
What does M&A involve in the UK?
- Due diligence: Investigating the target’s financial health, assets, liabilities, and legal obligations before finalising a transaction.
- Structuring the deal: Deciding whether the acquisition takes place via a share purchase, asset purchase, or merger, and tailoring the agreement accordingly.
- Negotiating terms: Agreeing on price, warranties, indemnities, and other contractual protections to manage risk.
- Regulatory considerations: Complying with competition law and any relevant sector-specific regulations (e.g., financial services or telecoms).
- Completion and integration: Executing the final deal documents, transferring ownership, and planning post-merger integration for teams, systems, and processes.
How can a solicitor help with M&A, and what does it cost?
A corporate solicitor can:
- Perform due diligence: Identifying red flags and uncovering financial, legal, or operational risks before you commit to the deal.
- Draft and negotiate agreements: Creating a legally sound Share Purchase Agreement (SPA), Asset Purchase Agreement (APA), or other documents essential to the transaction.
- Coordinate with regulators: Managing filings or notifications required by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) or other agencies.
- Manage completion: Overseeing financial transfers, share issuances, and corporate documentation to finalise the acquisition smoothly.
Costs vary according to the complexity and value of the deal, as well as the solicitor’s experience. Hourly rates typically range from £200 to £500 for M&A specialists, and large transactions may involve higher fees or separate charges for due diligence and negotiation stages. Some firms offer fixed-fee packages for smaller deals, but most deals will require an initial consultation—often free or discounted—to estimate costs and develop a strategy tailored to your business goals.
Jai SINGH
London EC2N 1HN
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
20 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Jai is a senior legal consultant with the Alston Asquith corporate/commercial team with extensive international and London City work experience. A Cambridge University Law alumnus, Jai has particular expertise in relation to complex transactions, including in the areas...
Tad Ostrowski
Woking GU21 6BD
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Woking
25 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Tad is the founding director of Artington Legal and is a senior corporate and commercial lawyer, qualified in England and Wales. Formerly an associate at US and UK law firms in the City of London, and a General...
5 Solicitors Commercial / Business Law (domaine de droit rattaché pour Mergers & acquisitions)
James Tomkins
London NW10 4UA
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
32 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
James Tomkins is a highly experienced litigation and dispute resolution lawyer based in London, with 32 years of expertise in civil, commercial, and employment law. He is a Director at Hodders Law Limited and leads the firm's Litigation...
Jane Golledge
London EC4V 5EF
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
36 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
With 36 years of experience, Jane Golledge is a highly regarded insolvency law specialist, focusing on personal and corporate recovery. She primarily represents office holders, companies, and individuals facing financial distress, providing expert guidance on business rescue, asset...
Dalir Ltd
London W1J 6ER
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
Does not accept legal aid
Dalir Ltd is a boutique law firm based in London, offering specialized legal services to both UK and international clients. The firm focuses on providing tailored legal and commercial solutions across various industries, with a particular expertise in...
Hallmark Legal Services Limited
Hull HU1 1NQ
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Hull
Does not accept legal aid
Hallmark Legal Services Ltd, based in Hull, is a trusted law firm offering comprehensive legal support to businesses across multiple industries. The firm is known for its strategic and pragmatic approach to commercial law and business advisory services....
Asif Khan
London W10 5AD
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
10 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Before joining Lawbite, Asif worked in private practice with a silver circle international firm and in-house with FCA regulated investment and asset management firms. Having worked in-house and started a business of his own, Asif understands the cost...
