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Charles Russell Speechlys

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : South West

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Charles Russell Speechlys

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - South West

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Charles Russell Speechlys operates a full-service practice in Cheltenham with a strong bench of lawyers who advise across a range of transactional matters. It is able to draw on international expertise to provide a strong cross-border service to a range of corporate clients in a variety of sectors, with a notable recent focus on matters arising in the airline industry. It is also well versed in deals in the agricultural and energy and renewables sectors.
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Work Highlights

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  • Charles Russell Speechlys acted on a cross-border transaction for Battery Ventures / IFP Labs on the acquisition of PiQ Laboratories Limited.

Strengths

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  • The team is responsive and timely; when they say they will get you something on a certain date, they do it.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • The team is thoughtful, thorough and intelligent. Overall, just a joy to work with.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Norton
    Richard Norton

    Richard Norton

    Richard Norton has wide-ranging corporate and M&A experience, including in-depth expertise in banking and AIM listing regulations.

    • Richard's ability to cut through very complicated commercial, contractual and people issues and apply legal guardrails is exceptional.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Adrian Mayer
    Adrian Mayer

    Adrian Mayer

    Adrian Mayer is known for his work in corporate finance, M&A and private equity, and has experience working both domestically and internationally.

    • Adrian is timely which for us is always important, always responds within 24 hours. He is accurate and correct in his responses.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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  • Jonathan Morley
    Jonathan Morley

    Jonathan Morley

    Jonathan Morley is known for his strength in corporate finance matters and regularly handles transactions in the technology, retail and healthcare sectors.

    • He's an example of responsiveness and good quality work. He is really excellent and top notch.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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