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Solicitors Mergers and acquisitions

  • 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.

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.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) involve combining two or more businesses or purchasing a target company outright. These transactions can significantly reshape a company’s strategic direction, open new markets, and spur growth. Given the high stakes—financial, legal, and cultural—securing expert legal guidance ensures the deal is structured properly and protects your commercial interests.

Jai SINGH

London EC2N 1HN

Jai SINGH solicitor Mergers and acquisitions London

Mergers and acquisitions Solicitor London

21 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 of: acquisitions and takeovers, shareholder and joint v...

Irena Dajkovic

London W1J 6ER

Irena Dajkovic solicitor Mergers and acquisitions London

Mergers and acquisitions Solicitor London

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 law, advising clients on corporate transactions, regulatory compliance, and busine...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Tad Ostrowski solicitor Mergers and acquisitions Woking

Mergers and acquisitions Solicitor Woking

26 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 Counsel at Travelport (NYSE) and an AIM-listed company, he has over 15 years of senior-level experience, including...

Carla Caroli

London W10 5AD

Carla Caroli solicitor Mergers and acquisitions London

Mergers and acquisitions Solicitor London

10 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 private practice experience in big corporations and law firms like CMS. Solid knowledg...

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

Kumar Subramani solicitor Mergers and acquisitions London

Mergers and acquisitions Solicitor London

23 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 family law, divorce, mediation, immigration, intellectual property, litigation,...

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Stephane Gentili

London W8 7JB

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Does not accept legal aid

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James Tomkins

London NW10 4UA

James Tomkins solicitor Mergers and acquisitions London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

33 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 and Dispute Resolution department, providing strategic legal solutions to individuals an...

Kajal Patel

Harrow HA1 1BQ

Kajal Patel solicitor Mergers and acquisitions Harrow

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor Harrow

15 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Kajal Patel is a highly skilled solicitor with 14 years of experience, specializing in commercial property, corporate, and business transactions. She began her career at a City firm and continued working in the City after qualification. For the past five years, she has been a part of Vyman Solicitors, focusing on commercial...

Steve Smith

Belfast wc2 b6nh

Steve Smith solicitor Mergers and acquisitions Belfast

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor Belfast

Does not accept legal aid

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Sushil Gaikwad

London SE18 6FH

Sushil Gaikwad solicitor Mergers and acquisitions London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

16 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

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