Department profile
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
UK Guide 2026 : Thames Valley
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About
Provided by Sherrards Solicitors
Led by Jean-Paul da Costa and Leigh Head, our Corporate & Commercial team advises on the full spectrum of corporate activity, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate finance, private equity, banking and investment matters. We act for PLCs and privately owned SMEs, including well-known franchising brands such as Winkworth, Headmasters and leading Monkey Puzzle franchisees.
From our London and Hertfordshire offices, we support a diverse client base across local, national and international markets. Our growing practice is recognised for its strength in complex, high-value transactions, delivering strategic, commercially focused advice tailored to each client’s objectives.
We bring deep sector experience across franchising, media, retail and hospitality, with clients including Graphite Media and Sunday Best Recordings. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless support, working closely with clients’ advisers and our in-house employment and property teams to deliver a fully integrated, efficient service.
Clients (6)
- Cambria Automobiles plc
- Reward Cloud Limited
- Hair Biomedical International Holdings Limited
- Winkworth Franchising Limited
- FC Exchange Limited
- Graphite Media Limited
Industries (8)
- Bio- chemical
- Automobiles & Parts
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Charities / Not for Profit
- Private Clients / Individuals
- Software & Computer Services
- Technology, Hardware & Electronics
- Media
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Work Highlights
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Sherrards Solicitors acted on the sale by the Master Removers Group shareholders of Bishopsgate, a specialist logistics and delivery business, to Elanders.
Strengths
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The firm has a very accomplished team with very good specialist sector knowledge. They are technically very strong, with a large enough team to handle all the additional work.
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUKThe firm is totally professional, measured and thoughtful. Their considered advice comes from a place of extensive experience and a deep understanding of complex processes.
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUKThe firm provide consistent and high-quality service.
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUKThe firm is very professional and prompt, and resolves problems by finding solutions rather than 'scoring points'. They are technically strong but have a commercial and practical approach as well.
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 Leigh Head
Leigh Head leads the firm's corporate and commercial team. He handles a broad range of M&A work and corporate reorganisations, and has particular expertise in the media industry. Leigh is very calm and also commercial.
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUKLeigh is a brilliant individual; always very calm under pressure and always delivers the goods. It's a pleasure to have him on your side.
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above respondentUK
Ranked Individuals at Sherrards Solicitors (1)
Thames Valley
Leigh Head
Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above
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Members
Provided by Sherrards Solicitors
Jean-Paul Da Costa
Head of Department
Laurel Zhang
James Crook
Stephen McNeill
Max Marmor
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