Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
UK
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Michael Young
Europe 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Europe
Practice Areas
Michael advises clients on broad range of corporate finance and company/commercial transactions, including cross-border and domestic takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and equity issues by public and private companies.
He has extensive experience in acting for companies on their admission to the markets of the London Stock Exchange and subsequent fundraisings. Michael also acts on all types of equity financing rounds. He has particular experience of acting for clients in the media and technology, financial services and energy and natural resources sectors.
Michael is the EME co-chair of the firm’s Global Corporate Group.
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Chambers Review
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Chambers European Guide
Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - UK
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Michael Young draws praise for his adroit handling of domestic and cross-border M&A transactions. He is particularly adept at advising clients in the media, technology and financial services sectors. He currently serves as EME co-chair of the firm’s global corporate group.
Strengths
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Michael has broad experience and very current knowledge of our industry. He has a very pragmatic approach and works with us to achieve our objectives and solve our issues.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers European GuideMichael is experienced and a solution-finder.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers European GuideMichael is a fantastic lawyer.
Corporate/M&A: Mid-MarketChambers European GuideMichael is very experienced.
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