Corporate and M&A

Corporate and M&A work is central to our practice, supporting clients through complex commercial change and strategic business decisions. We advise corporate groups, founders, financial investors and management teams on a wide spectrum of matters, including company reorganisations, strategic investments, acquisitions and disposals, and joint ventures. Our approach is grounded in an understanding of both the legal framework and the commercial realities that shape transaction outcomes.

We work with businesses at various stages — from early‑stage growth companies and private equity‑backed enterprises to established groups pursuing transformational deals. In every matter, our focus is on framing legal issues in terms of business impact, anticipating regulatory and market developments, and helping clients calibrate risk to their commercial objectives.

At the outset of a matter, we help clients understand the legal and regulatory landscape relevant to their objectives, evaluate structuring options, and identify opportunities or constraints that might affect execution. We assist with initial negotiations, the formulation of binding and non‑binding terms, and the development of an agreed commercial framework for the transaction.

During due diligence, our work is focused on identifying the legal issues most likely to affect valuation, deal structure or future governance. Rather than producing purely descriptive reports, we present findings in a way that informs negotiation strategy, risk mitigation, and integration planning. Where industry‑specific regulatory considerations arise, such as sector licences or compliance obligations, we integrate those into our assessment to ensure the client has a holistic view of the target or asset.

Once due diligence is complete, we advise on the most appropriate form of transaction. Depending on the strategic and tax considerations at play, this may involve the acquisition of shares, assets or divisions; internal corporate reorganisations; joint ventures or alliances; or recapitalisations. Our advice balances legal permissibility with commercial and operational objectives.

We draft and negotiate transaction documentation, from acquisition and investment agreements to ancillary corporate and governance documents. Particular attention is paid to risk allocation through representations, warranties and indemnities, as well as to the mechanics of conditions precedent, covenants and closing deliverables.

We also assist clients with required regulatory and competition filings and manage interactions with relevant authorities to facilitate clearance where needed. At closing, we coordinate the final mechanics of the deal to ensure the valid transfer of ownership and control, compliance with contractual obligations, and effective execution of post‑closing arrangements.

Corporate transactions often raise competition law and regulatory issues. We advise on merger control and other competition law matters in transactions involving national or cross‑border elements, providing support with concentration filings and strategic assessment of regulatory risk.

Our experience includes advising clients on the competition law implications of deal structures and post‑transaction conduct, and representing clients before regulatory authorities in both non‑contentious and contentious contexts.