Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

Macfarlanes is a highly-regarded independent law firm with a long-standing presence in the London market. It offers valued cross-border capabilities when representing clients in their outbound and overseas interests through its dedicated team of competition lawyers in Brussels and its strong reputation for collaborative working with a closely maintained network of independent counsel in foreign jurisdictions. The law firm also frequently acts on inbound referrals, aiding international clients with the UK aspects of global transactions and international issues governed by UK law.

M&A and private equity transactions are central to the London team's DNA and international focus, with the firm offering specialist transactional guidance in the upper mid-market sphere, regularly acting for asset managers, private equity houses and listed companies on cross-border M&A. Through strong relationships with high-calibre M&A firms in both developed and emerging markets, the firm is able to support clients' cross-border needs effectively. Also offers highly proficient finance, investment funds, tax and competition groups to provide a complete and comprehensive M&A service.

"Macfarlanes are good at working with local counsel and ensure advice coming back to us has been distilled."

"Macfarlanes have managed the cross-border elements superbly."

"Macfarlanes has truly outstanding industry insight as well as the ability to work in multiple jurisdictions through a network of excellent local providers."