M&A transactions are often complex and can involve a significant number of other individuals, organisations and agencies.

We work proactively and collaboratively with our client and their other professional advisers to ensure that the client's M&A goals are achieved - that the deal is completed on the best achievable terms within the shortest possible timescale.

Our lawyers have a wealth of experience in advising clients on the acquisition of shares and businesses across all market sectors and across many jurisdictions.

We work closely with our clients and their other professional advisers to identify the most appropriate structure for the acquisition from both a commercial and tax perspective.

The viability of most M&A deals will hinge on the underlying risks associated with acquiring the target company or its assets. Working with our client and alongside their tax and accountancy advisers, we carry out detailed due diligence exercises designed to enable the buyer to gain a complete picture of the target and, in particular, to identify areas of risk or liability.

In addition to our experience in the UK M&A market, we have considerable experience of advising clients on cross border acquisitions. In recent years, we have advised on acquisitions involving companies in many parts of Europe as well as companies in the United States, India and Africa.