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Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses | UK

South West

This table includes firms that have extensive experience of advising smaller businesses on corporate matters, including deals with an enterprise value of less than £5 million. These firms will often have experience of larger transactions, too. 

This section covers both public and private company transactions. Typical work includes M&A, private equity, joint ventures and share acquisitions. It also includes dispositions, capitalisations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements, and securities and governance matters. Priority is placed on the representation of buyers and sellers. 

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Band 1

  1. GA Solicitors
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    GA Solicitors
    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    GA Solicitors is a well-reputed firm that advises SMEs and banking clients throughout the South West on a variety of corporate matters. The team routinely handles joint ventures, mergers, sales and management buyouts, among other transactions. It has recognised expertise in representing clients in the healthcare sector and demonstrates further expertise in business restructures and advising financially distressed businesses.
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  2. Stephens Scown LLP
    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Tozers LLP
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    Tozers LLP
    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked

    Tozers has an established presence in significant local transactions. The team demonstrates a dedicated focus on deals involving holiday parks, charities and the hotels and leisure sector. The team provides advice on investments, share sales and management buyouts, among numerous other issues.

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  2. Willans
    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP
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    Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP
    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
    2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    Ellis Jones Solicitors' business services team is recognised for offering advice on a full range of corporate transactions including management buyouts, share sales and acquisitions. The firm regularly works with start-ups, SMEs and charities.

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  2. Lester Aldridge LLP
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    Lester Aldridge LLP
    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Lester Aldridge LLP is an esteemed regional firm which advises both domestic and international businesses on corporate law mandates. It is particularly adept at representing clients in the software, manufacturing and social care sectors on transactional, corporate governance and compliance-related matters.

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  3. Porter Dodson Solicitors
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    Porter Dodson Solicitors
    Corporate/M&A: SME/Owner-managed Businesses
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Porter Dodson Solicitors advises SMEs and owner-managed businesses on the full range of transactions, including purchases, sales and reorganisations. The team is experienced in handling MBOs on both the management and seller sides. It has specialist expertise in acting on GP integrations with NHS trusts.

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