Corporate and M&A

We advise clients on domestic and cross-border public and private transactions as well as on governance and regulatory issues. We use our market knowledge to anticipate clients' needs and help them achieve their aims with a bespoke service that is client-focused and delivers on our commitment to excellence.

  • From large ground-breaking to mid-market transactions, we cover a wide spectrum in terms of both complexity and size without compromising on the quality of our service.
  • We have a proven ability to handle the most complex and demanding equity capital markets work for our clients. Acting for a mixture of issuers, sponsors and shareholders means that we understand corporate transactions from every angle.
  • Our partners counsel boards and senior executives in relation to the full range of corporate governance and regulatory compliance issues. Our advice is delivered with an understanding of the commercial objectives of the business and an understanding of the sector and environment in which it is operating.

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"They are excellent and make complicated legal matters understandable for clients, and present the advice in a commercial and pragmatic way."

Chambers UK 2023

"Macfarlanes are a full-service firm, able to deal with the random curveballs that deals throw at you."

Chambers UK 2023

"The partners were highly capable, creative and pragmatic on a complex transaction."

Chambers UK 2023

"The team is commercial and solutions-orientated, and a pleasure to do business with. They are at the forefront of the market and provide invaluable strategic advice"

The Legal 500 2023

"A strong client-centric approach that prioritises creativity, thoroughness and attention to detail in achieving their client’s goals. "

The Legal 500 2023