LAWYER PROFILE

Francis Dalton

UK 2026

Freeths LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

About

Provided by Freeths LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Francis acts for a wide range of national and international clients, with a particular emphasis on private equity, venture capital and strategic transactions. Francis’ expertise includes extensive experience with private equity portfolios, covering mergers and acquisitions (M&A), joint ventures, management incentivisation, and various other corporate matters.

Francis is ranked by Chambers & Partners (2026 Guide). He is also recognised as a Next Generation Partner (M&A) by The Legal 500 (2026 edition).

Career

Corporate Lawyer

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Francis Dalton has developed a strong corporate practice at Freeths with demonstrable capabilities in public and private M&A. He is particularly focused on deals in the technology, media and healthcare sectors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Francis was brilliant throughout. He understood detail quickly.
Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Francis delivers exceptional, real-world advice, taking into account the nature of our business. He provides actionable advice that allows us to move at pace.
Corporate/M&A: £10-100 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession