Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above | UK

Addleshaw Goddard maintains a leading corporate department in Manchester, with the ability to handle high-value deals, often with complex international elements. The team has notable experience in private equity and public company matters across a range of industries, including real estate and retail. Its lawyers act for many significant clients on a variety of sophisticated transactions, including mergers, takeovers and IPOs.

DLA Piper is a highly regarded firm in the North West, known for its significant national and international presence and capacity to advise on major corporate transactions across a variety of industries, most prevalently the technology industry. The firm handles a range of multi-jurisdictional matters for clients, including listed companies, private equity houses and international investors. The team provides in-depth advice on MBOs, share disposals and equity capital market matters.

Pinsent Masons has a highly regarded practice with a notable reputation for acting on major private equity deals. The department offers in-depth expertise in equity capital markets and also provides advice on a wide spectrum of M&A and corporate governance matters. The team represents regional and national clients, and also has the ability to handle sophisticated cross-border transactions, often in the technology, infrastructure and energy sectors.

Squire Patton Boggs advises on the full range of domestic and international M&A and private equity. It has specific local expertise across key industry sectors, including manufacturing, technology and financial services. The team has experience in advising public companies on takeovers and in venture capital investment.

CMS advises clients on a range of M&A work both in the local market and internationally. Its lawyers have a particular strength in corporate real estate, while also acting in the financial services and technology sectors. The firm works with clients on high-value acquisitions, sales and investments.

Gateley Legal is a well-known national firm with a significant presence in Manchester. It provides advice on all aspects of M&A work and has a particular focus on private equity transactions. Its lawyers often act for high-profile companies and private equity houses in the region, advising on acquisitions and investments.

KPMG Law maintains a broad practice that is able to advise on all aspects of M&A, including private equity transactions. It also has experience of capital markets, and in post-acquisition integration and reorganisation.