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Shakespeare Martineau

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above

UK Guide 2026 : East Midlands

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Shakespeare Martineau

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With a thriving and expanding corporate and M&A practice across the firm's offices, the team is known for the size and complexity of the transactions we advise on, providing leading expertise and original solutions to UK companies and a range of international clients.

The team typically advises entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses to large corporates and multi-nationals, as well as financial institutions, investment managers and family offices.

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

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Shakespeare Martineau advises on a wide range of mid-market M&A transactions and group reorganisations. The firm has broad sector knowledge covering logistics, healthcare and banking, among other areas. The team has substantial experience in a range of technology-related areas, including IT services, engineering and manufacturing, and life sciences. It also acts on employee ownership and buyout deals as well as advising on strategic planning for family businesses.

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Work Highlights

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  • Shakespeare Marineau advised Smart Care Homes on the acquisition of Mannamead Care, a group of four established care homes and an independent living unit in Plymouth, Devon.

Strengths

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  • Their strategic guidance and attention to detail were crucial in achieving a favourable resolution.

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

  • Shakespeare Martineau are an extremely well-resourced firm, capable of delivering complex and robust legal advice.

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

  • They have team members that can deal with all legal matters and we were updated as an when there were new developments and guided by recommendation where they thought it would be for the best.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Roger Harcourt
    Roger Harcourt

    Roger Harcourt

    Roger Harcourt is a strong choice for healthcare sector clients on all corporate transactional and operational concerns.

    • Roger was excellent and I would recommend his services without hesitation.

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