Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Simmons & Simmons has recognised strength advising corporates and financial institutions on domestic and international deals with values in the hundreds of millions. It is highly skilled in a number of areas, including public takeovers, joint ventures and private sales. The department has sector-specific capabilities in life sciences, technology and the media. It exhibits strength representing clients in shareholder activism situations and has a growing presence in fintech.

"Simmons & Simmons has strong corporate and regulatory knowledge; it is a team of solution finders."

"Simmons & Simmons has a very strong core M&A team backed up by specialists."

"The Simmons & Simmons team is very responsive, including at evenings and weekends."

Simmons & Simmons represented Chelsea Football Club in its sale to a consortium led by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital at a value of £4.3 billion.

Arthur Stewart is head of the firm's corporate group.