Fladgate LLP, Corporate/M&A | Chambers UK Profile

About

Provided by Fladgate LLP

Fladgate’s corporate department comprises over 80 fee earners who have wide-ranging experience of providing proactive and commercially focused advice to a diverse range of clients in the area of mergers and acquisitions, representing buyers, sellers and lenders in connection with various types of acquisition transactions.

Although our clients range from entrepreneurs to large quoted multinational corporations, we have a particular focus on the mid-market and funds and have the expertise, track record and strength in depth to deal with the complexities and meet the strict deadlines that are often involved.

Our corporate specialists work closely with colleagues in our tax, intellectual property. restructuring and employment teams in order to provide an effective overall legal solution which reflects our clients’ business objectives.

Our corporate expertise includes:

London Stock Exchange Main Market (Premium and Standard segments), AIM and ISDX flotations

Listing of debt and equity securities on London, Luxembourg and Singapore Stock Exchanges

Placings, offers for subscription and other secondary fundraising on the Main Market and AIM

Acquisitions and disposals

Mergers and reconstructions

Management buy-outs, buy-ins and venture capital

Takeovers and schemes of arrangement

Joint ventures and shareholder arrangement
General company law and regulatory advice, including corporate governance

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Fladgate is well positioned to advise on lower mid-market deals on behalf of corporates, investors and entrepreneurs. It is adept at handling both domestic and international deals and calls upon strong additional resources in its tax, employment and finance practices to service complex transactions. The department boasts diverse industry experience that spans real estate, technology and energy.

Notable practitioners

David Robinson is a key contact in the corporate group.

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Work Highlights

Provided by Fladgate LLP

Fladgate advised Penguin Random House on the acquisition of Hardie Grant UK, a cookery and lifestyle publisher.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Responsiveness is a highlight of working with Fladgate's lawyers. The firm possesses a strong set of specialists that deal with complex carveouts from large companies.