Corporate/M&A: £5 million and above | UK

Hill Dickinson has an established team in the region, with a particularly significant presence in the Liverpool market. Its lawyers deal with complex and high-value M&A work and have considerable experience acting for private equity houses and listed companies. The team offers extensive expertise in the retail, real estate, transport and manufacturing sectors.

Fieldfisher boasts a strong M&A practice, assisting clients across a spectrum of corporate work, including private equity transactions, joint ventures and investments. Its lawyers act for a range of clients, from owner-managed businesses, to AIM listed companies, up to large multinational corporations. The team maintains particular expertise in the technology and life sciences sectors, and possesses an impressive venture capital practice.

Mills & Reeve is a national firm with a strong corporate practice in Manchester. It acts for both domestic and international clients, with notable experience advising retailers and wholesalers, as well as clients in the healthcare and technology sectors. Its lawyers represent both private equity firms and shareholders in investment transactions. Mills & Reeve also holds expertise in venture capital and fundraising, as well as across a broad range of M&A processes.

Shoosmiths advises on a range of M&A and acts for numerous high-profile companies on both domestic and international matters. It provides expertise in private equity transactions, public company takeovers and venture capital. Its lawyers act across an array of sectors including manufacturing and retail, and also has considerable experience representing landowners and developers in corporate real estate mandates.

Browne Jacobson's corporate practice continues to flourish in the Manchester market. Its lawyers act for regional and domestic clients, and also have the ability to represent clients internationally. The team advises on M&A, private equity transactionsand investments across a full spectrum of sectors, including the technology industry and the food and beverage industry.

Harrison Drury fields a strong corporate team which acts across the full breadth of corporate work in the region. Its lawyers are able to advise on acquisitions and disposals, as well as private equity transactions, corporate restructures and investments. It undertakes matters from a range of sectors, particularly retail, education and childcare.

JMW Solicitors has a respected corporate practice in Manchester with the ability to handle a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A deals, joint ventures, private equity investments and corporate governance matters. The firm enjoys a strong offering in the sports sector, while also handling transactions in industries such as financial services, healthcare and retail.

Weightmans maintains a respected corporate practice in the North West with significant experience acting for owner-managed businesses and private companies. Its lawyers have in-depth expertise in public funds work, with a focus on the retail, healthcare, utilities, technology and manufacturing sectors. The team is able to advise on cross-border transactions.