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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.

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.

Hallmark Legal Services Limited

Hull HU1 1NQ

Hallmark Legal Services Limited Hull

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor Hull

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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. Its areas of expertise include: Commercial Property and Licensing: assi...

Christian Browne

Leicestershire LE16 7WB

Christian Browne Leicestershire

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor Leicestershire

29 years of experience

From 135 £ and 225 £

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : Christian Browne, known as Chris, is a highly experienced lawyer based in Leicestershire with 28 years of legal practice. Specializing in corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law, Chris provides expert legal advice to businesses and individuals. His expertise spans a wide range of practice areas, including merge...

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...

Jane Golledge

London EC4V 5EF

Jane Golledge London

Commercial / Business Law Solicitor London

37 years of experience

Does not accept legal aid

At a glance : 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 disposals, acquisitions, and insolvency li...

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...

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