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...
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...
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...
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...
5 Solicitors (domaine de droit rattaché pour Mergers & acquisitions)
Joanne Gilholm
Hampshire PO16 7BL
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Hampshire
26 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Mergers & acquisitions
Joanne Gilholm is a highly experienced family lawyer based in Hampshire, with 26 years of expertise in handling complex and sensitive family law matters. Since qualifying in 1999 as a Chartered Legal Executive, she has dedicated her career...
Colum Murray
London SW18 1GN
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
46 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Colum Murray is a highly experienced solicitor based in London, with over 46 years of legal practice. He is a partner at his firm, specializing in all aspects of property law, particularly commercial property and business-related matters. Colum...
Roy MAGARA
Bicester OX27 8BL
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Bicester
9 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Shortlisted for the Modern Law Awards 2025 'Rising Star of the Year', and with over a decade of experience, Roy is dedicated to understanding what results you need; providing you with an informed basis upon which to make...
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....
Merlin BATCHELOR
Norwich NR1 2NG
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Norwich
12 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Merlin Batchelor is a highly experienced solicitor advocate, notary public, and managing director at Notary Near Me, based in Norwich. Specializing in conveyancing and probate, Merlin has a broad range of experience handling legal matters, from straightforward house...