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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - UK

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Stephenson Harwood assists a host of clients with domestic and international deal work, and is experienced in working with acquirers and sellers. It is particularly strong on transport, energy, consumer goods and real estate transactions. The department is able to call upon a roster of sector experts to advise on transactions in highly regulated industries, including healthcare and financial services.
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Work Highlights

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  • Stephenson Harwood advised ComfortDelGro on the acquisition of the Addison Lee Group through its UK subsidiary, Cityfleet Networks, for GBP269 million.

Strengths

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  • The team at Stephenson Harwood takes the time to actually build and understand our business and people, which is invaluable. There is always someone available and the service provision is excellent.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • The Stephenson Harwood team excels in delivering a cohesive client service and demonstrates exceptional responsiveness. They consistently offer pragmatic advice and possess substantial expertise.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • Stephenson Harwood's service is extremely commercial and rapid, and the team provides considered responses to all communication. The firm's service is senior-led.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • Stephenson Harwood provides a partner-led service and engagement. The advice is spot-on and commercially tailored.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Michelle Gomes
    Michelle Gomes

    Michelle Gomes

    Michelle Gomes offers clients strong counsel on private M&A, joint ventures and equity fundraisings. Her practice spans various sectors, though she is particularly focused on the life sciences industry.

    • Michelle was fantastic to work with. She was dedicated, knowledgeable and always there to support us.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • Michelle was excellent. She was hands-on and methodological. She has high commercial acumen. She was fantastic to work with.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • Michelle is an excellent partner who really gets us and understands what we are trying to achieve. She is commercial but equally on point with technical issues.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • Michelle is knowledgeable, articulate and detailed with strong determination and experience.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
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