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Public Takeovers and Mergers

We are widely recognised as one of the leading public M&A practices in the UK. We advise clients on all aspects of public M&A transactions in all market sectors.

In particular we are recognised for our expertise in high-end complex matters and have considerable experience advising on cross-border transactions.

We advise some of the world's most successful and ambitious businesses and business leaders. Our clients range from UK and international corporations to private equity houses, investment banks and wealthy individuals.

Our M&A offering is enhanced by the depth of our expertise in a number of complementary areas including: anti-trust, financing, regulatory, taxation, real estate, environmental, employment, pensions, commercial and intellectual property. Our M&A specialists work closely with lawyers in each of these areas to provide our clients with a seamless service.

Recent work

Hyve Group plc

Advising Hyve Group plc, a next-generation global events business, on a recommended takeover bid for it by funds advised by Providence Equity. The takeover values Hyve at approximately £320m and is expected to be implemented by way of a court-approved scheme of arrangement.

Tarsus Group

Advising Tarsus Group on a £560m recommended takeover by Charterhouse Capital Partners LLP.

NortonLifeLock Inc.

Advising NortonLifeLock Inc., a NASDAQ-listed provider of consumer Cyber Safety solutions, on its recommended cash and stock merger with FTSE 100 company Avast plc, a leading global cybersecurity provider, in a transaction attributing an enterprise value to Avast of up to $9.7bn

Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Advising Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc, a biopharmaceutical company based in Ireland, on its acquisition of GW Pharmaceuticals plc for a total consideration of $7.2bn.

James Hay Holdings

Advising James Hay Holdings, a portfolio company of Epiris, on its recommended offer for Nucleus Financial Group plc.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals

Advising Alexion Pharmaceuticals on the UK aspects of AstraZeneca plc’s acquisition of Alexion Pharmaceuticals for $39bn in cash and shares.

Epiris

Advising Epiris on its recommended offer of £206m for IFG Group Plc, a financial services company with full market listings in London and Dublin.

Siris

Advising Siris on its £673m recommended bid for Equiniti Group plc.

Panmure Gordon

Advising Panmure Gordon on the £1.1bn offer for TalkTalk by a new vehicle established at the direction of Tosca Fund Asset Management and Penta Capital.

Cevian Capital

Advising Cevian Capital on the sale of insurer RSA, in which it held c.14%, to Canada’s Intact Financial and Denmark’s Tryg for £7.2bn in cash.

Revolution Bars

Advising Revolution Bars on the unwelcome merger proposal made by The Deltic Group in the context of the recommended takeover offer made for Revolution by Stonegate Pub Company.

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"They're absolutely top notch. They're really skilled, and for M&A they do a great job."

Chambers UK 2022

"Leading mid-market practice advising high-profile names on a range of transactions including acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. Well versed in high-end work, often acting on international mandates for corporates and financial institutions. Also regularly called upon to advise management and director teams on M&A transactions. Broad international capabilities include recent experience in the USA, Europe and Australasia.”"

Chambers UK 2020

"Clients say: “They're very professional and thorough. You know they won't miss anything when you're doing a deal’."

Chambers UK 2020

"Sources consider the team to be ‘high-quality and good value,’ and admire that the lawyers are ‘professional, hard-working and commercial in their approach’."

Chambers UK 2020