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Charles Russell Speechlys

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million

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Charles Russell Speechlys

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The Corporate team is known for high quality M&A, Equity Capital Markets and Private Equity work in the lower and mid-markets with prevalence in the Healthcare, TMT and Financial Services sectors, as well as in Private Wealth and Retail & Leisure (including Sport).
 
The transactions that the team supports span a wide variety of focus sectors and client types including PE backed businesses, listed and privately owned businesses. The firm’s focus on Private Wealth means that the M&A team is in prime position to advise entrepreneurial management and founder teams, as well as family businesses, on their business and personal needs. This is particularly relevant for exit strategies, where the team can support clients with their wealth planning both before and after an exit. Alongside this focus on Private Wealth and entrepreneurs (which was developed through its sponsorship of the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table programmes), the firm continues to act for major corporates and institutions.
 
The group continues its sponsorship of the London Stock Exchange's ELITE programme, an international business support and capital-raising programme for private growth companies, supporting entrepreneurs and business leaders. Sponsorships have also included the Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table supplement and awards, which celebrates the best of British entrepreneurship, bringing together the founders and directors of the UK’s private companies with the fastest-growing sales.

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Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Charles Russell Speechlys is a leading player in mid-market transactions on behalf of a broad client base that includes entrepreneurs and family businesses. It regularly works with companies in the healthcare, sport and technology sectors, and has notable expertise in corporate transactions in the fintech sector. It is well placed to handle cross-border transactions, calling upon an extensive network of offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Work Highlights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys advised Mainsail Partners on its USD63 million investment in MirrorWeb.

Strengths

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys always delivers. The firm has the specialists at hand.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • Charles Russell Speechlys provides a great service. The department is technically very strong and very organised. Everything the team does is very comprehensive and structured.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • Charles Russell Speechlys is extremely technically capable, with a vast array of specialists to draw upon for niche challenges. It is a top firm that does great work and provides amazing value.

    Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersDavid Collins
    Eminent PractitionersDavid Collins

    David Collins

    David Collins is a respected and experienced corporate lawyer who represents both public and private clients. He also heads the firm's business advisory and transaction services group.
    • David is good, diligent and easy to deal with. He really has his clients' interests at heart.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
    • David has a stellar practice.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
  • Band 2Mark Howard
    Band 2Mark Howard

    Mark Howard

    Mark Howard leads the firm's technology, digital and brands group, and specialises in representing clients in that space in their transactional activity. He is adept at handling M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance matters.

    • In terms of client service, technical sophistication and commercial awareness, Mark is simply excellent. I fully appreciate why he is in huge demand.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
    • Mark is technically excellent. He is a very organised and structured guy.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK
    • Mark is very good: very switched on and very smart.

      Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million respondentUK

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