Department profile
Macfarlanes LLP

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)

Share profile

Macfarlanes LLP

Rankings

About

Provided by Macfarlanes LLP

Please visit the Macfarlanes website for more information about our work in this category: https://www.macfarlanes.com/what-we-do/services/corporate-and-ma/

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Macfarlanes boasts a leading practice that is able to advise on deals of both under and above £1 billion. It has experience of advising high-profile names on a range of transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. It is well versed in high-end deals, often acting on international mandates for corporates and financial institutions. The department is also regularly called upon to advise management and director teams on M&A. It has broad international capabilities and has experience of deals involving the US, Europe and beyond.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Macfarlanes advised Alchemy on the sale of Lebara Group and its subsidiaries to Waterland Private Equity.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Macfarlanes brings responsiveness, thoroughness and a business-oriented approach. They find solutions, while protecting our interests.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

  • Macfarlanes boasts a highly rated team that puts the time in to develop deep relationships with clients.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

  • Macfarlanes leaves no stone unturned and ensures all potential risks are considered. The firm delivers future proof, thorough advice but never at the expense of being commercial and pragmatic.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

  • The Macfarlanes team brings a combination of outstanding endurance, technical accuracy and commercial drive, together with an important sense of collaboration and humour.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Howard Corney
    Howard Corney

    Howard Corney

    Howard Corney operates a broad transactional practice encompassing expertise in public and private M&A. He advises on domestic and cross-border deals, with particular experience in those involving African and Middle Eastern interests. He heads the firm's M&A group.

    • Howard is a real credit to his firm.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

    • Howard is a consummate professional.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
    View profile
  • Harry Coghill
    Harry Coghill

    Harry Coghill

    Harry Coghill is lauded for his skilful handling of the English law aspects of major transatlantic transactions. His broad corporate practice includes M&A activity, reorganisations and advising on shareholder activism situations.

    • Harry is always excellent.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

    • Harry led the team well and won all the big points.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
    View profile
  • Tom Rose
    Tom Rose

    Tom Rose

    Tom Rose is a talented practitioner who is recognised for his work on high-value transatlantic transactions. He has a diverse practice and regularly represents technology corporates.

    • Tom is an exceptional, bright and thoughtful lawyer and the person you want on your team to drive the deal forward. He has both technical expertise and an outstanding level of endurance.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

    • Tom is thorough in his work and an excellent communicator.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

    • Tom's grasp of the underlying detail and overall project management is truly impressive. He demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the commercial and legal points.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

    • Tom is extraordinary. He is exceptionally clever and very strategic.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Macfarlanes LLP (3)

London (Firms)

Members

Provided by Macfarlanes LLP

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership