Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : East Midlands
Band 1
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Browne Jacobson is a venerable Midlands firm with an increasingly prominent presence outside the region. It is hugely experienced in corporate transactions and private equity work, especially involving the healthcare and public sectors, and cases with a cross-border element. The firm acts on behalf of clients of all sizes on the full range of acquisition and sale transactions.
Work Highlights
- Browne Jacobson represented Connect in its dual acquisitions of South African companies Pivotal Data and Illation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at Browne Jacobson is so comprehensive. The law firm has a specialist for everything that we need and the team's level of professionalism is unparalleled."
"Browne Jacobson has a team of very experienced deal-doers who have provided pragmatic advice to resolve complex problems."
"The team had a very strong understanding of the commercial aspects of the transaction."
"The team at Browne Jacobson is so comprehensive. The law firm has a specialist for everything that we need and the team's level of professionalism is unparalleled."
"Browne Jacobson has a team of very experienced deal-doers who have provided pragmatic advice to resolve complex problems."
"The team had a very strong understanding of the commercial aspects of the transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Gavin Cummings is the firm's head of private equity and is noted for his expert handling of significant transactions on behalf of both management and equity providers.
"He is a very experienced deal-doer."
"Gavin is a very good lawyer."
Mark Hughes is a go-to practitioner for sponsors and management teams seeking counsel on private equity activity.
"Mark Hughes is a very experienced lawyer, with strong commercial vision."
"He's an excellent operator and a sharp legal brain."
"He's a go-to lawyer of ours in the Midlands."
"Mark is very responsive, intelligent and detailed."
Nigel Blackwell is known for his experience in M&A transactions and private equity investments.
"He's a phenomenal lawyer and a pleasure to work with."
Richard Cox is called upon by clients for his expertise in complex cross-border transactions. He is also noted for his strength in private equity work.
"Richard Cox is a quality partner."
Sandra Wong handles a wide range of corporate transactions including acquisitions, sales and investments and she is particularly experienced in handling private equity transactions.
"Sandra Wong is a rising star at Browne Jacobson."
"She has superior communication skills and a very human approach in her dealings with us."
"She's a strong technical lawyer that works hard. She focuses on international work and is very well liked and important in the East Midlands."
Sian Rose possesses expertise in M&A, private equity investments and corporate reorganisations. Her experience includes significant cross-border activity.
Ranked Lawyers at
Browne Jacobson LLP
East Midlands