Corporate/M&A
UK Guide 2025 : Wales
Band 1
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Provided by Acuity Law
Whether you are buying, selling, starting, or investing in a company, the structure of the transaction is central to success, particularly at a time of increasing global competitiveness.
Whatever the size or complexity of the transaction, we guide you through all stages of your corporate development, aligning your business strategies and growth ambitions with transactions that minimise risks and maximise returns.
We work with start-ups, high-growth companies, and large corporations to close deals quickly, efficiently, and on the best possible terms. We also work with private equity investors and venture capitalists to build and realise value on exit.
We frequently win awards for our incisive advice and grasp of the commercial drivers behind every transaction, the regulatory context and the pressures our clients face.
We’re also experts in project management, linking with other professional advisers to seamlessly execute complex deals through all stages of a transaction.
Our advice includes:
- Mergers, acquisitions and disposals
- Joint ventures and partnering arrangements
- Management buy-outs and management buy-ins
- Employee share schemes and enterprise management incentives
- Business transfers and restructuring
- Private equity and venture capital investments
Chambers Review
Acuity Law has a specialised corporate practice which provides integrated support to clients undertaking high-value transactions. It offers expertise across the full gamut of corporate law work, including M&A, banking and finance matters, private equity investments and restructuring mandates. Notably skilled in the healthcare, renewable energy, education and technology sectors.
Work Highlights
- Acuity advised on the sale of Astutis to Wilmington for £21.5 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The support given by Acuity is fantastic; they respond with urgency to requests especially with tight deadlines and in terms of commercial awareness. The team is also excellent."
"We rate Acuity very highly. The firm always seems capable of reacting to every last minute opportunity and it's grown to fully understand our business and the industry we operate within."
"Acuity has a wide area of expertise within the practice which enables efficient and timely advice and guidance."
"Acuity has never missed a deadline and everything is explained clearly to the non-legal professional."
"The support given by Acuity is fantastic; they respond with urgency to requests especially with tight deadlines and in terms of commercial awareness. The team is also excellent."
"We rate Acuity very highly. The firm always seems capable of reacting to every last minute opportunity and it's grown to fully understand our business and the industry we operate within."
"Acuity has a wide area of expertise within the practice which enables efficient and timely advice and guidance."
"Acuity has never missed a deadline and everything is explained clearly to the non-legal professional."
Notable Practitioners
Stephen Berry is recognised for his market-leading transactional capabilities. He acts for private equity investors and entrepreneurial clients on all corporate and commercial concerns. He currently serves as the firm's chairman.
"Stephen is very technical and commercial. He's a talented lawyer."
"Stephen is a great ambassador for the business."
"He's a trusted confidant for our business on both legal and commercial issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Acuity Law
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Members
Provided by Acuity Law
Andrew McGlashan
Benedetta Cocconi
Bethan Cooke
Head of Department
Chiara Howfield
Christian Farrow
Head of Department
Elle McCook
Emma King
Ffion Morgan
James Hardy
Joe Rogers
Joe Smith
Jon Lawley
Madeleine Chapman James
Natalie Jones
Nigel Davis
Phil Pugh
Rachelle Sellek
Simon Wilson
Tessa Laws