Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : South West
Band 1
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Provided by Michelmores LLP
Trusted corporate legal advice
Our award-winning Corporate team of 25 specialist lawyers advises clients across the UK, US, EMEA and beyond – on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, management buyouts, impact investing, energy projects, microfinance initiatives and more.
We act as advisers for exciting start-ups and established players in natural capital, agritech, healthcare, finance, capital markets, consumer goods and mineral extraction for battery technology.
With broad market experience and niche expertise, a global network of connections and a collaborative approach, we’re adept at pushing deals through the most challenging commercial pressure points.
Collaborative, innovative and award-winning
Highly ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide, we’re three-times winners of ‘Corporate Law Firm of the Year’ at the Insider Dealmaker Awards and ‘Best Legal Team for Early Stage Deals’ at the UKBAA Angel Investment Awards.
Our unique MiVentures programme helps innovative entrepreneurs and start-ups scale to success that matches (and often exceeds) their ambitions. Meanwhile, with our MAINstream Angel Investor Network, we leverage full-service expertise for founders, companies and investors on a variety of venture capital and fundraising transactions.
Working collaboratively with expert teams across the whole legal spectrum, we provide private corporate clients with a tailored service that achieves outstanding results.
Chambers Review
Michelmores is a full-service South West firm offering expertise in M&A, private equity and corporate governance. Its strong team of lawyers carries out both national and international transactions across a broad range of industries, including financial services, manufacturing, renewable energy and leisure. It also is able to focus on the private wealth market, assisting entrepreneurs with their business interests, and provides in-depth knowledge on stock exchange matters for listed companies.
Work Highlights
- Michelmores advised Wildanet on a £50 million investment from Gresham House.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Michelmores are outstanding. I have been really impressed with their knowledge and calm approach."
"The firm was able to navigate a complex deal with ease, pulling in different departments seamlessly to support. The team had a great depth of experience andwere always professional and responsive."
"The team at Michelmores are commercially minded but also plain-speaking. They provide good guidance on complex matters and have a thorough coverage of knowledge, and are always being responsive."
"Some of Michelmores' strengths include the firm's ease of communication, ability to speak to clients in a down-to-earth way, being diligent and giving a real feel of confidence."
"They are very good at distilling the legal issues down to the important ones for the client, enabling processes to be efficient and focused on the most vital points."
"Michelmores are outstanding. I have been really impressed with their knowledge and calm approach."
"The firm was able to navigate a complex deal with ease, pulling in different departments seamlessly to support. The team had a great depth of experience andwere always professional and responsive."
"The team at Michelmores are commercially minded but also plain-speaking. They provide good guidance on complex matters and have a thorough coverage of knowledge, and are always being responsive."
"Some of Michelmores' strengths include the firm's ease of communication, ability to speak to clients in a down-to-earth way, being diligent and giving a real feel of confidence."
"They are very good at distilling the legal issues down to the important ones for the client, enabling processes to be efficient and focused on the most vital points."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Cobb heads the corporate team at Michelmores and also acts as the firm's senior partner. He has wide-ranging experience of corporate and M&A across a variety of sectors. He often acts for entrepreneurs and business owners.
"Richard is an excellent technical lawyer with a very client-friendly manner. He is able to convey complex legal points to his clients and distil legal documents down to the key issues."
"I've known and worked with Richard for 20 years. He is the premier lawyer in the South West."
Alexandra Watson is an expert in all things corporate law and is recognised for her ability on M&A and private equity transactions. Her clients are drawn from a range of sectors but she has particular knowledge when it comes to deals in the energy and renewables sectors.
"Alexandra was a great support during the project. She was always available and pragmatic."
Stephen Morse deals with the full spectrum of corporate matters and is noted for his extensive expertise in private equity matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Michelmores LLP
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