Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million | UK

Charles Russell Speechlys is a leading player in mid-market transactions on behalf of a broad client base that includes entrepreneurs and family businesses. It regularly works with companies in the healthcare, sport and technology sectors, and has notable expertise in corporate transactions in the fintech sector. It is well placed to handle cross-border transactions, calling upon an extensive network of offices across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

Lewis Silkin offers transactional services for buyers and sellers, including start-ups, AIM-listed companies and investors. It maintains a strong focus on the creative industries, with a number of clients in the media and technology sectors. The department is experienced in cross-border deals, in particular for French clients.

Mishcon de Reya maintains a practice that represents entrepreneurs and private equity firms, among others, on deals with values in the hundreds of millions. It advises across the full spectrum of corporate transactions, with particular activity in the gaming, real estate and technology sectors. Mishcon de Reya has an active international presence, with experience in cross-border matters involving the USA, Africa and the Middle East, and throughout Europe.

RPC is a prominent player that advises on both domestic and cross-border transactions, with notable experience of handling deals in East Asia. Its expertise covers a host of sectors, including real estate, insurance, retail, technology and media. Clients benefit from the availability of teams within the corporate offering that have particular strength on due diligence. The firm acts for a stable of well-known corporate entities and financial sponsors, and receives regular mandates from management teams.

K&L Gates' key areas of focus include transactions in the real estate, energy, infrastructure and natural resources spaces. It provides a strong international offering, regularly advising on deals involving continental Europe and the Middle East. The department is particularly proficient in representing US companies on cross-border acquisitions into the UK and Europe, as part of a broad client base of corporate entities and financial sponsors.

Brown Rudnick is recognised for its work in the technology, life sciences and climate tech sectors. The firm is experienced in both purchase and sale M&A transactions, often representing its clients in cross-border deals, particularly relating to Europe and the US. It regularly handles transactions with both private and public companies.

Fox Williams demonstrates broad industry experience covering the financial services, media, publishing and technology sectors, where it advises on public and private M&A, joint ventures and corporate restructuring issues. It regularly works with main market-listed and AIM-listed companies. The department has experience of cross-border work, for which it leverages a strong global network of partner firms.

Shoosmiths has an established practice that is proficient at advising clients on complex acquisitions, sales and investments. The firm has further expertise on cross-border transactions, with a particular focus on the US and Europe. The department has additional capabilities assisting clients on private equity and venture capital matters. Shoosmiths is well positioned to represent multinational corporations and management teams on transactions.

Wedlake Bell is a well-respected corporate practice with the capability to handle transactions in the insurance, real estate and hospitality and leisure sectors. It is adept at undertaking deals spanning multiple jurisdictions, and is particularly known for advising on transactions covering crown dependencies.

Wiggin is an active mid-market group that is routinely engaged in deals in the technology and media spheres. It is instructed by a client base of public and private companies, entrepreneurs and emerging growth businesses for counsel on a broad range of transactions. The department is particularly well known for representing television, film, gaming and publishing entities.

Bristows demonstrates notable expertise covering a range of sectors, with particular focus on the life sciences and technology industries. The firm fields expertise on acquisitions, sales, mergers and joint ventures, among other matters. It counts prominent multinational corporations as clients, and consistently advises on complex cross-border transactions.

Freeths demonstrates a broad capacity to handle a variety of corporate mandates, including sales, acquisitions and general corporate advice. The firm offers added capability within private equity and venture capital investments. Alongside company representation, Freeths also frequently acts on behalf of shareholders.

Gateley Legal demonstrates strength at handling deals in the tens of millions, and its practice spans various sectors, such as real estate, industrials and logistics, infrastructure and financial services. The department can be called upon to advise on joint ventures, refinancings, structurings and general corporate advisory work, among other mandates.

Hill Dickinson exhibits both domestic expertise and experience in cross-border deals. The firm's global reach is bolstered by its international offices, including in Cyprus and Hong Kong. The department is proficient in corporate matters involving various industry sectors, such as healthcare and life sciences, technology and energy and natural resources.

Simons Muirhead Burton offers solid representation in M&A activity to a diverse client base of SMEs and start-ups through to international companies. It is capable of advising across a range of sectors, including technology, retail and communications, and is particularly well thought of for its representation of clients in the media.