Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above | UK
North West
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Hill Dickinson LLP
- Pannone Corporate LLP
Band 2
Band 3
Senior Statespeople
- Susan RussellHill Dickinson LLP
Eminent Practitioners
- Jonathan A BrownHill Dickinson LLP
Band 1
- Chris Ross Mills & Reeve LLP10 Years Ranked
- Tom HallPannone Corporate LLP
Band 2
- Ian GillisHill Dickinson LLP
- Mark WinthorpePannone Corporate LLP
Band 3
- Andrew Millar Shoosmiths LLP1 Years Ranked
- David Bowcock Fieldfisher20 Years Ranked
- Mark Traynor Harrison Drury7 Years Ranked
- Michael Blood JMW Solicitors LLP20 Years Ranked
- Nick Ducker gunnercooke2 Years Ranked
- Vicky Protano Mills & Reeve LLP3 Years Ranked
- Craig ScottHill Dickinson LLP
- David MkhitarianHill Dickinson LLP
- Timothy HamiltonPannone Corporate LLP
Up and Coming
- Ryan Brown Browne Jacobson LLP1 Years Ranked
- Arshnoor AmershiPannone Corporate LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
Band 2
2 FieldfisherCorporate/M&A: £5 million and above2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years RankedFieldfisher boasts a strong M&A practice, assisting clients across a spectrum of corporate work, including private equity transactions, joint ventures and investments. Its lawyers act for a range of clients, from owner-managed businesses, to AIM listed companies, up to large multinational corporations. The team maintains particular expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors, and possesses an impressive venture capital practice.2 Mills & Reeve LLPCorporate/M&A: £5 million and above2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedMills & Reeve is a national firm with a strong corporate practice in Manchester. It acts for both domestic and international clients, with notable experience advising retailers and wholesalers, as well as clients in the healthcare and technology sectors. Its lawyers represent both private equity firms and shareholders in investment transactions. Mills & Reeve also holds expertise in venture capital and fundraising, as well as across a broad range of M&A processes.2 Shoosmiths LLPCorporate/M&A: £5 million and above2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedShoosmiths advises on a range of M&A and acts for numerous high-profile companies on both domestic and international matters. It provides expertise in private equity transactions, public company takeovers and venture capital. Its lawyers act across an array of sectors including manufacturing and retail, and also has considerable experience representing landowners and developers in corporate real estate mandates.
Band 3
3 Browne Jacobson LLPCorporate/M&A: £5 million and above2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedBrowne Jacobson's corporate practice continues to flourish in the Manchester market. Its lawyers act for regional and domestic clients, and also have the ability to represent clients internationally. The team advises on M&A, private equity transactionsand investments across a full spectrum of sectors, including the technology industry and the food and beverage industry.3 Harrison DruryCorporate/M&A: £5 million and above2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedHarrison Drury fields a strong corporate team which acts across the full breadth of corporate work in the region. Its lawyers are able to advise on acquisitions and disposals, as well as private equity transactions, corporate restructures and investments. It undertakes matters from a range of sectors, particularly retail, education and childcare.3 JMW Solicitors LLPCorporate/M&A: £5 million and above2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedJMW Solicitors has a respected corporate practice in Manchester with the ability to handle a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A deals, joint ventures, private equity investments and corporate governance matters. The firm enjoys a strong offering in the sports sector, while also handling transactions in industries such as financial services, healthcare and retail.3 WeightmansCorporate/M&A: £5 million and above2025 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedWeightmans maintains a respected corporate practice in the North West with significant experience acting for owner-managed businesses and private companies. Its lawyers have in-depth expertise in public funds work, with a focus on the retail, healthcare, utilities, technology and manufacturing sectors. The team is able to advise on cross-border transactions.