Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
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Band 4
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(020) 7329 4422About
Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
Comprising dedicated and pragmatic individuals, our corporate team services an international client base. We offer expert advice, unparalleled service and a team of specialists committed to meeting your needs.
Operating out of Dubai, Greater China (Beijing, Hong Kong and Shanghai) London, Paris and Singapore, we act for listed and private companies, international banks, private equity houses and management teams.
Our team provides a range of expertise that includes public and private mergers and acquisitions, IPOs and capital markets, joint ventures, private equity and venture capital.
While our clients operate across a broad range of industries, we have a strong track record in the consumer, energy and natural resources, technology, life sciences and transportation sectors.
As well as the core corporate team, we can draw upon specialist lawyers to provide transactional support, covering commercial contracts, competition, IT, IP, banking, tax, employment and pensions, real estate and regulatory matters.
Chambers Review
Stephenson Harwood assists a host of clients with domestic and international deal work, and is experienced in working with acquirers and sellers. It is particularly strong on transport, energy, consumer goods and real estate transactions. The department is able to call upon a roster of sector experts to advise on transactions in highly regulated industries, including healthcare and financial services.
Sam Gray is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood acted for Inspired Education Groupon its acquisition of the Alpha Plus Group from DV4, in a transaction valuing the enterprise at over £230 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Stephenson Harwood team are commercially minded while displaying problem-solving and commitment in driving the project forward. They are very helpful and supportive in thinking through problems."
"The Stephenson Harwood team is thorough and responsive while clearly holding great experience at closing transactions."
"The lawyers at Stephenson Harwood are technically astute and have good project management skills, in addition to providing us with consistent updates so we are always kept fully updated on progress."
"The Stephenson Harwood team are commercially minded while displaying problem-solving and commitment in driving the project forward. They are very helpful and supportive in thinking through problems."
"The Stephenson Harwood team is thorough and responsive while clearly holding great experience at closing transactions."
"The lawyers at Stephenson Harwood are technically astute and have good project management skills, in addition to providing us with consistent updates so we are always kept fully updated on progress."
Members
Provided by Stephenson Harwood LLP
Anthony Clare
Ben Mercer
David Dowding
Duncan Stiles
Jonathan Bridcut
Head of Department
Jonathan Pittal
Sam Gray
Tom Page
William Saunders