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

Freeths has an established Thames Valley corporate presence and offers sector-specialised lawyers in the healthcare, publishing and hospitality fields, among others. The firm acts for a number of national and international businesses and banking clients on M&A, disposals, MBOs, corporate reorganisations and private equity-backed transactions. The team demonstrates expertise in sophisticated transactions on behalf of high-profile national clients.

Osborne Clarke is a full-service firm with a market-leading reputation and a strong bench of sector-specialised corporate lawyers. The firm advises large national and international clients from a variety of industries on M&A, private equity matters and other complex corporate transactions. The team demonstrates particular expertise in the technology and financial services sectors. It is able to draw upon an expansive network of offices across the South of England, as well as housing experts overseas.

Shoosmiths handles the full span of corporate and private equity-related matters for a variety of clients, ranging from large public companies to owner-managed businesses. The team regularly handles significant sales, mergers and management buyouts, among other transactions. It is able to draw on the firm's extensive depth of resources to advise regional, national and international clients. The team offers particular expertise in the technology, education, healthcare and retail sectors.

Dentons is a leading presence in Milton Keynes recognised for its significant expertise in representing clients from the automotive industry. The firm acts for national and international companies on M&A, sales and other corporate transactions. The team has other sectors of expertise including construction, manufacturing, retail and healthcare. It draws on the firm's extensive global network to assist clients with cross-border transactions, both in Europe and further afield.

Penningtons Manches Cooper has a leading corporate practice with an international presence and strong cross-border capabilities alongside a healthy presence across the South of England. It has a solid team of experts offering notable expertise in acting for clients on venture capital and private equity investment matters. The firm has strong sector expertise in the tech and life sciences spheres, among other areas. It frequently acts for a wide spectrum of regional and national clients.