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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
5 Solicitors Commercial / Business Law (domaine de droit rattaché pour Mergers & acquisitions)
Joy Edu
London SE13 6EE
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
16 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Mergers & acquisitions
Joy Edu is an experienced solicitor based in London, specializing in family law, including both private and public children law, as well as immigration, wills, trusts, and estate matters. With 16 years of experience, Joy is an Accredited...
Kajal Patel
Harrow HA1 1BQ
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Harrow
14 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
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...
Dean Smith
Cardiff CF24 5PJ
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Cardiff
11 years of experience
Accepts legal aid in Mergers & acquisitions
Dean Smith is a highly skilled solicitor based in Cardiff with 11 years of experience, specialising in criminal law, employment law, litigation, dispute resolution, conveyancing, consumer rights, and commercial law. His diverse legal practice encompasses complex matters such...
Ratika PURI KAPUR
London NW1 5RA
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor London
3 years of experience
Does not accept legal aid
Ratika qualified as a solicitor and admitted to the roll of Solicitors by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) on 17th September 2001. She is an internationally acclaimed lawyer with an established career spanning over 23 years of in-depth...
Steve Smith
Belfast wc2 b6nh
Mergers & acquisitions Solicitor Belfast
Does not accept legal aid
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...
