Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : North West
Band 1
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Chambers Review
DLA Piper is a highly regarded firm in the North West, known for its significant national and international presence and capacity to advise on major corporate transactions across a variety of industries, most prevalently the technology industry. The firm handles a range of multi-jurisdictional matters for clients, including listed companies, private equity houses and international investors. The team provides in-depth advice on MBOs, share disposals and equity capital market matters.
Work Highlights
- DLA Piper advised TalkTalk Communications on the disposal of TalkTalk Business Direct to TFP Telecoms for £95 million.
Strengths
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"DLA are brilliant, they have done a fantastic job. The team always go above and beyond. They make sure they get the right outcome for clients."
"DLA are excellent. They have professionalism, responsiveness and a commercial approach tied with technical expertise."
"We are very happy with DLA Piper's skill set, knowledge and experience in complex matters. They are multi-jurisdictional and full-service."
"The team are very strong technically and go over and above. They have a very strong work ethic."
"DLA are brilliant, they have done a fantastic job. The team always go above and beyond. They make sure they get the right outcome for clients."
"DLA are excellent. They have professionalism, responsiveness and a commercial approach tied with technical expertise."
"We are very happy with DLA Piper's skill set, knowledge and experience in complex matters. They are multi-jurisdictional and full-service."
"The team are very strong technically and go over and above. They have a very strong work ethic."
Notable Practitioners
James Kerrigan is head of the Manchester corporate team. He advises on a wide range of transactions, including MBOs, corporate finance matters and reorganisations, with notable expertise in the private equity sphere.
"James has been there and done it; there is nothing he hasn't seen. And nothing is too much trouble. He knows the market and knows the deals."
"James is excellent always. He's very valuable to us. I can't fault him. He is very knowledgeable and he has the practical application of that knowledge; he is aligned with commercial reality."
Jonathan Watkins is a highly regarded partner who has longstanding experience acting for major companies and private equity houses. He works on a variety of transactions, including M&A and MBOs.
"He is probably the best I have worked with. I was very impressed with him."
Andrew Phillips is a well-known practitioner with particular expertise in private equity work. He assists a range of clients with private company M&A and investment matters. He is also proficient in handling cross-border mandates.
"Andrew is excellent. He is hard-working, has great private equity relationships and is viewed as a sensible operator."
Yunus Maka advises institutional and individual clients on a broad spectrum of M&A and private equity matters. He has notable experience handling cross-border transactions.
"He is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and cultured. Yunus is also extremely pleasant and always professional. I have absolute faith in his skills and ability."
"Yunus is a true professional with extensive experience and strong knowledge. Working with Yunus is always a pleasure, especially knowing that he will always deliver an excellent quality of work."
"Yunus Maka is a great lawyer."
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