Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
UK Guide 2025 : West Midlands
Band 1
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(0870) 903 1000Chambers Review
Gowling WLG has deep roots in the region as well as strength in cross-border transactions. The group is knowledgeable about automotive industry transactions, as well as high-value real estate deals, along with a range of matters affecting local entrepreneurs. The firm's client list includes many high-profile global property owners and private equity firms. The team continues to advise clients on high-profile M&A, joint ventures and restructurings.
Work Highlights
- Gowling WLG advised GreenPoint Partners on the corporate side of its indirect real estate acquisition of an 18-entity group worth £305 million.
Strengths
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"The Gowling team demonstrated good commerciality throughout."
"The team demonstrated depth of knowledge and were reactive to deadlines."
"Gowling helped us achieve a complex transaction. The firm had sufficient resources to handle the matter at hand and worked around the clock."
"The Gowling team demonstrated good commerciality throughout."
"The team demonstrated depth of knowledge and were reactive to deadlines."
"Gowling helped us achieve a complex transaction. The firm had sufficient resources to handle the matter at hand and worked around the clock."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Millington frequently advises on corporate transactions, strategic investments and joint ventures. He also has experience in public takeovers and private equity matters.
"Jeremy Millington is a very good lawyer."
Chris Towle advises clients on a wide range of domestic and cross-border transactions, with experience in restructuring, private equity and real estate work. Towle also heads the corporate department.
"Chris helped us navigate a tricky transaction on a tight timetable and helped us get over the line just in time."
"Chris is a good lawyer and the driving force of the team."
David Vaughan has extensive experience handling complex M&A transactions, joint ventures, sales and disposals. He advises a variety of clients across various sectors, including retail and energy.
Ragi Singh is an experienced corporate practitioner who regularly leads significant private equity and M&A transactions for key clients.
"Ragi is always professional and a pleasure to work with."
"Ragi is a standout lawyer. His responsiveness, commercial advice and depth of knowledge set him apart from his peers."
"He's good on the corporate side."