Department profile
Freeths LLP

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : East Midlands


Freeths LLP

Rankings

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Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - East Midlands

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Freeths regularly advises large corporates on complex and high-value transactions. The firm is able to draw on nationwide resources when acting for clients of all sizes, from plcs to owner-managed businesses, and bring in expertise across the firm on elements arising from transactions involving real estate and planning elements, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Freeths advised Wellglade on its acquisition of the majority shareholding of Trans-Rak International from two sellers.

Strengths

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  • They're very good and focused. Behind the scenes, any new partners on projects were always brought up to speed.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
  • The team always navigate complicated and sophisticated matters with ease and expertise.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
  • There was a clear commercial focus from the team. They worked very effectively as a team, their communications were regular, prompt, clear and kept us informed all the way through the process.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2John Heaphy
    Band 2John Heaphy

    John Heaphy

    John Heaphy acts for clients of all sizes on a broad array of M&A transactions across a wide range of sectors, including technology and healthcare. John also heads the corporate department and has experience handling cross-border matters.

    • John has great all round knowledge and commercial acumen.

      Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK

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