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.

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 transactions and investments across a full spectrum of sectors, including the technology industry and the food and beverage industry.

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.

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.

TLT's corporate team has considerable experience of a variety of M&A transactions, especially in the energy, leisure and retail sectors. The team's recent activity includes a considerable focus on deals in the technology industry. It also has significant experience acting in the private equity and venture capital spaces, as well as representing AIM-listed companies. TLT frequently advises shareholders on the sale of assets and shares, as well as handling major investments across the corporate scope.

BBS Law has experience of M&A, investments and corporate restructurings and reorganisations across a range of sectors. The corporate department has worked on transactions driven by private equity and its lawyers have also developed notable expertise in EOTs, assisting numerous companies across the North West and beyond with the transition to employee ownership.

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.