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Solicitors Mergers & acquisitions

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.

  • 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.

Kumar Subramani

London W1C 2DL

Kumar Subramani  London

Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London

23 years of experience

From 250 £ and 450 £

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,...

Tad Ostrowski

Woking GU21 6BD

Tad Ostrowski  Woking

Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Woking

26 years of experience

From 325 £ and 325 £

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  London

Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London

10 years of experience

From 145 £ and 145 £

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...

Irena Dajkovic

London W1J 6ER

Irena Dajkovic  London

Mergers & 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...

Jai SINGH

London EC2N 1HN

Jai SINGH  London

Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London

21 years of experience

From 250 £ and 350 £

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...

5 Solicitors in Commercial / Business Law (Area of expertise might be Mergers & acquisitions)

We recommend contacting one of the solicitors listed below, as their area of practice is relevant to your enquiry.

Asif Khan

London W10 5AD

Asif Khan  London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

11 years of experience

From 145 £ and 145 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 pressures entrepreneurs face. He enjoys providing clients with cost-effect...

Charlotte McConnell

Twickenham TW1 4SU

Charlotte McConnell  Twickenham

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor Twickenham

28 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Charlotte McConnell is a highly experienced solicitor based in Twickenham, specializing in intellectual property and commercial law. Having established McConnell Law in 2007, Charlotte has over 25 years of legal expertise, offering contract and commercial services to a broad spectrum of clients, from small start-ups to larg...

Steve Smith

Belfast wc2 b6nh

Steve Smith  Belfast

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor Belfast

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Steve Smith, a freelance solicitor in Belfast, specializes in commercial and business law, focusing on business bankruptcy, corporate insolvency, and business disputes. With extensive experience, Steve Smith offers comprehensive legal services in various areas, including: Business Bankruptcy: Advising businesses on bankrupt...

Giselle BROWN

Leeds LS1 3HB

Giselle BROWN  Leeds

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor Leeds

9 years of experience

From 135 £ and 250 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Giselle Brown is the founder of GDB Legal, a boutique immigration firm providing personalised service at an affordable price. The firm specialises in helping individuals and families, as well as corporations, obtain UK visas and permits. With 17 years of experience in complex immigration matters, Giselle advises high-net-wo...

Dalir Ltd

London W1J 6ER

Dalir Ltd  London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 financial technology (fintech). Dalir Ltd handles a wide range of legal m...

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