Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

Pannone Corporate acts for both public and private companies. Its lawyers advise on a broad range of corporate work, including acquisitions and investments, and are adept at handling cross-border matters. The department also represents a number of private equity houses in connection with high-value transactions. It has notable expertise in the fintech and energy sectors.

"What sets Pannone apart is their demeanour with the client. I feel comfortable with them."

"I trust them completely; they understand our needs and expectations. I have never been disappointed. They are really an extension of our team. They're good at negotiation and very responsive."

"The quality of support from Pannone has always been exemplary."

"The team at Pannone were experienced, with the intellectual horsepower to be able to deconstruct the complexity and guide us through their solutions."

"Pannone is very professional, very concise and houses very good communicators. They go head to head with the big firms and can hold their own."

Pannone Corporate advised French insurance broker APRIL on its acquisition of Lexham Insurance.

Tom Hall deals with all aspects of M&A and corporate matters and has significant cross-border experience. He has notable strength in private equity and venture capital investment transactions, and maintains a strong focus on the technology sector. "Tom Hall is probably one of the best partners I have ever worked with. He is living the deal with the client. With Tom, both the deal and the client are in safe hands." "Tom has great all-round knowledge and is a lawyer who wants to get stuff done." "Tom is very professional in conduct and very knowledgeable in corporate law." "Tom Hall and his team have dealt with everything we threw at them to the highest possible standards."

Mark Winthorpe handles a broad range of M&A and private equity transactions, including cross-border deals and high-value exits. He acts for various corporate clients, including overseas investors, private equity houses and management teams. He is also noted for his strength in venture capital transactions. "Mark is absolutely brilliant at taking something really complex and explaining it in layman's terms." "Mark Winthorpe provided excellent advice, excellent client service and comprehensive support." "A first-rate corporate lawyer with a strong financial understanding. I wouldn't consider doing M&A with anyone other than Mark at the helm." "Mark has a strong eye on the detail while maintaining a professional and pragmatic approach. He seems to be able to keep the client's end goal in mind." "Mark was always available throughout the process and provided effective leadership for the team."

Timothy Hamilton is an experienced corporate practitioner who advises clients on a range of high-value transactional work, including private equity investments and M&A. "Timothy is incredibly responsive. He wears the client relationship hat well and gets the right people involved." "Timothy always finds smart solutions. He is always available and has great knowledge, talent and drive."

Arshnoor Amershi advises clients on acquisitions, disposals and investments. She is skilled in handling cross-border mandates. "Arshnoor is positive, very professional, responsive and intellectual." "Arshnoor has absolutely brilliant organisational skills. She's relentless and the driving force behind the deals. She's a rising star." "She is an excellent lawyer who has saved several transactions and is consistently successful on my behalf." "Arshnoor Amershi is dedicated, happy to help and talented, with a great work ethic." "Arshnoor was always available and was a strong influence on driving the deal to a successful and timely conclusion. She has a strong intellect and technical understanding of the deal process."