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Helen Mead

Helen Mead

UK 2026

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About

Provided by DMH Stallard LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Corporate, Banking, Mergers & Acquisitions

Career

Helen is a partner in our Guildford office and has more than 20 years' experience as a corporate and M&A lawyer. She is very well known and highly regarded within the corporate finance community in the South East in particular.

Helen specialises in share and asset acquisitions and disposals, mergers, corporate structures / restructuring, joint ventures, investments, private equity and management buy-ins and buy-outs and is a highly skilled adviser in respect of corporate structures and transactions.

Helen has been involved in transactions in a variety of industry sectors including architecture, travel, aviation, retail, insurance and IT / technology; her expertise supports entrepreneurs and owner managers, corporate businesses and those looking to invest in or start a new business. She is very well known and highly regarded within the corporate finance community in the South East in particular. Her interest and experience in the travel sector has resulted in a number of presentations at ABTA training events.

Helen works primarily in our Guildford office but also collaborates closely with colleagues in our other locations.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above - The South

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Individual Editorial
Helen Mead has deep experience in a variety of corporate matters including M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals. She represents clients in industries such as technology, insurance and aviation.

Strengths

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  • Helen was extremely supportive and responsive in negotiating and securing a deal. At the drop of a hat, Helen grasped the issue and delivered under pressure – an awesome effort and result.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Helen has always been very good.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Helen was simply excellent on all fronts.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Helen is an astute corporate lawyer with good sector knowledge and experience. She gives practical commercial advice.

    Corporate/M&A: £5 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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The South

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