Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 3
Contact number
+44 20 7300 7000About
Provided by Taylor Wessing LLP
In an interconnected world, you need to operate internationally with ease. Local knowledge and an understanding of cultural differences can be a defining factor in the success of a deal. Covering 17 jurisdictions, our team has an outstanding record in cross-border M&A. We solve complicated issues and make your deal a seamless experience.
We can help throughout your business journey. From set-up and early-stage funding to larger investments like private equity and M&A, we act on buy-side and sell-side deals of all shapes and sizes. Whether it's an IPO, public takeover or private M&A, national or international, our extensive commercial experience will help make your transaction a success.
Our people are connected to their clients' sectors and enjoy working at the forefront of new areas of law and regulation. Our specialist knowledge lets us identify potential challenges before they become issues, de-risk transactions and get you the best outcome possible.
Advising some of the world's most innovative businesses means we're widely recognised for our deep expertise in technology, media and communications, life sciences and healthcare, real estate and energy, and private wealth. But we also have a strong background in cross-border M&A, capital markets and corporate restructuring for clients who are reshaping more traditional sectors such as financial services, consumer and industrials.
Chambers Review
Taylor Wessing acts on the full spectrum of corporate issues, including take-private transactions and M&A. It is particularly active in the mid-market and often advises on international matters relating to the Middle East or Asia. Its sector strengths include life sciences, retail and consumer. The department's corporate offering is complemented by strong growth capital and financing groups, with a dedicated focus on corporate technology.
Work Highlights
- Taylor Wessing advised Mitel, a communications company, on its acquisition of Unify from Atos.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Taylor Wessing has strong experience and this allows it to provide strong and clear guidance throughout the transaction. The team has complete coverage in terms of geography and area of expertise."
"Taylor Wessing offer business practicality, market awareness and negotiating strategy. The team know exactly what they need to do and they get it done."
"Taylor Wessing has strong experience and this allows it to provide strong and clear guidance throughout the transaction. The team has complete coverage in terms of geography and area of expertise."
"Taylor Wessing offer business practicality, market awareness and negotiating strategy. The team know exactly what they need to do and they get it done."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Edge is a foremost corporate practitioner who is sought after by clients on their more significant transactions. He provides outstanding counsel on mid-market M&A and joint ventures.
"Andrew is trusted, highly relationship-driven and provides excellent client service."
"He is a corporate lawyer with some good life sciences experience. He clearly knows the space."
Michael Goldberg is regularly engaged to advise in connection with a broad range of corporate transactions, including M&A, corporate finance and capital markets matters. He is particularly active in the real estate space.
"Michael is an outstanding lawyer. He is a calm, supremely knowledgeable and excellent communicator."
"Michael is a very sensible and pragmatic person and a good option to get a deal done."
Ranked Lawyers at
Taylor Wessing LLP
London (Firms)
Members
Provided by Taylor Wessing LLP
Dominic FitzPatrick
Emma Danks
Ian Moore
James Goold
Mark Barron
Robert Fenner
Ross McNaughton
Russell Holden
Clients
Provided by Taylor Wessing LLP
Attraqt Group
BlackLine
Boston Group Limited
Bridges Fund Management
Digicert
EPIC
Hometrack
Inflexion Private Equity
Pusher Limited
The Citadel Group
The Rohatyn Group
Triple Point Social Housing REIT
Industries
Provided by Taylor Wessing LLP
Aerospace & Defence
Automotive & Mobility
Business and Professional Services
Chemicals
Consumer & Retail
Financial Institutions & Insurance
Hotels, Hospitality & Leisure
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Logistics & Transport
Manufacturing & Industrials
Private Wealth
Public Services & Education
Real Estate, Infrastructure & Energy
Technology, Media & Communications