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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Our corporate team has considerable experience of advising clients on M&A transactions including both public and private company share and business/asset acquisitions and disposals. A significant proportion of our M&A work is on higher value cross-border transactions where we work collaboratively with local counsel who are well-known to us whether through our non-exclusive membership of Multilaw and the European Law Group or otherwise.

We act for a broad range of clients on M&A transactions including entrepreneurs, family businesses, SMEs, charity and not-for-profit entities and large multinational corporates. We have particular expertise of M&A transactions in several key sectors including the technology, life sciences, property, retail and fashion sectors.

We also work closely with other specialist teams across the firm as required to advise on M&A matters, including the commercial, employment, IP/IT, pensions, real estate and tax teams.

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - Thames Valley

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Penningtons Manches Cooper has a leading corporate practice with an international presence and strong cross-border capabilities alongside a healthy presence across the South of England. It has a solid team of experts offering notable expertise in venture capital and private equity investment matters. The firm has strong expertise in the tech and life sciences sectors, among other areas. It frequently acts for a wide spectrum of regional and national clients.

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Work Highlights

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  • Penningtons Manches Cooper advised the shareholders of Delta Hat on its cross-border acquisition by Petauri.

Strengths

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  • Penningtons Manches Cooper consistently delivers exceptional service through their highly capable and diligent team. They possess deep expertise and specialised knowledge in technology M&A.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • We felt we were in very safe hands. The firm provided excellent knowledge across the whole process of selling our business.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • The team aligned themselves well to our needs and the process. As simple as this may sound, it was invaluable and quite often not the case for larger organisations.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

  • There was great communication between their various departments, giving us confidence that we were getting the correct advice.

    Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • William Axtell
    William Axtell

    William Axtell

    William Axtell advises corporate clients on transactional matters, often with an international element. He mainly works with clients in the technology and life sciences sectors.

    • Will is a very approachable person with great integrity and strong commercial awareness. His knowledge of our business is so deep.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • He provides outstanding service. He's highly responsive and aligned with client needs.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Will provided great guidance throughout the process.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK

    • Will has always been a trusted deal partner.

      Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondentUK
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