Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : The South
Band 1
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DMH Stallard’s regional corporate group advise public and private companies and other organisations on the full range of corporate transactions, structure and governance. Our clients range from directors of larger companies, managers of investment funds, those running complex capital market projects, AIM or smaller quoted companies, through to family businesses and professional practices.
We have completed a number of EOT deals in the last year, the largest of which being for Principle Cleaning Services. We have also completed several clearances for overseas buyers under the NSIA. Trade buyers have been more active than Private Equity over the last year, evidenced by CGR SAS acquiring John Binns Springs and Naked Foods’ sale to Meadow Foods, among others. Many of these buyers plan to acquire again.
We advise businesses across a diverse range of sectors but have a particularly strong reputation in the healthcare, technology, publishing and media, manufacturing and travel sector.
Strong sectors included:
- Building materials: including MS Roofing’s sale to IBMG.
- Professional services: a series of insurance broking deals, the sale of Competent Adviser to Fintel plc, and angel investment in fast growing BAD group.
- Healthcare: a US acquirer in the medi-tech field, a health and social care provider acquiring a home care franchise, and Makara Health acquired by a US buyer.
Chambers Review
DMH Stallard LLP has a highly respected corporate practice which acts for growing businesses and entrepreneurs across the South East and beyond on a broad spectrum of corporate law and wider commercial issues. It has experience across sectors including technology, media, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing, among others.
Work Highlights
- DMH Stallard advised the selling shareholders of Hutton + Rostron Environmental Investigations on the sale of its entire issued share capital to Socotec Building & Real Estate Holdings.
Strengths
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"The team were incredibly committed to getting the deal done and did not blink when technically complicated matters arose. They are always available and have a good commercial understanding."
"DMH Stallard rapidly assimilated the complexities and nuances of the deal. They had a good breadth of experience and were fully aware of the commercial aspects."
"DMH Stallard has a good, partner-led team drawing on highly competent, technically skilled associates. They are very efficient and responsive."
"The team are extremely professional and excellent with communications."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent, as is the depth and breadth of the team."
"The team were incredibly committed to getting the deal done and did not blink when technically complicated matters arose. They are always available and have a good commercial understanding."
"DMH Stallard rapidly assimilated the complexities and nuances of the deal. They had a good breadth of experience and were fully aware of the commercial aspects."
"DMH Stallard has a good, partner-led team drawing on highly competent, technically skilled associates. They are very efficient and responsive."
"The team are extremely professional and excellent with communications."
"Their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent, as is the depth and breadth of the team."
Notable Practitioners
Abigail Owen maintains a strong reputation as a leading lawyer in the market. She advises a wide range of clients and is experienced in domestic and international M&A and joint venture transactions.
"Abigail is a very thorough lawyer who consistently provides insightful advice."
Helen Mead has deep experience in a variety of corporate matters including M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. She represents clients in industries such as technology, insurance and aviation.
"I have full trust in Helen's ability to do the best for our business."
Jonathan Grant is head of corporate at DMH Stallard. He is an accomplished figure in the local corporate market and is heavily involved in considerable M&A transactions across the South East.
"It's always a pleasure to work with Jonathan and I feel reassured when he is involved."
Danos Athanasi regularly acts on M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. He represents clients operating in the energy, manufacturing and retail industries, among others.
"Danos has a good all-round knowledge of the law."
"Danos gave a great service with excellent communications at all times."
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Building services
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Healthcare
Insurance
Manufacturing
Media
Publishing
Technology
Travel