LAWYER PROFILE

Michael Young

UK 2026

Reed Smith LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

London (Firms)

2 years ranked

About

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UK

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.

Personal

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Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million - London (Firms)

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael is experienced and a solution-finder.
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael is very experienced.
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Michael is a fantastic lawyer.
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession