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Mergers & Acquisitions lawyers

The successful execution of a Mergers & Acquisition transaction, whether sell-side or buy-side, requires lawyers who understand their clients` businesses and markets, including the risks associated with their sector and how they can be mitigated in a pragmatic and cost-effective manner. Our M&A team is structured according to our clients’ sectors and will work with you and your other advisers to produce innovative structures and solutions that address the risks and challenges faced in your M&A transactions.

As a seller, buyer, financial investor or a company’s management team, we can advise you on all aspects of your transaction (public or private) involving the sale or acquisition of a company or business, both domestically in the UK or internationally. Consistently ranked by Mergermarket as the top Mergers & Acquisition law firm by deal count in Europe, our partner-led teams are structured and trained according to the industries our clients operate in.

With the resources of over 700 corporate lawyers in over 42 countries, over 120 of whom are based in the UK, we can advise you in all aspects of your Mergers & Acquisition transactions.

Whatever your size, whether you are a large publicly listed company or a small privately owned business, we can deliver a tailored, commercial, cost-effective solution for you. Covering areas such as M&A, private equity, equity capital markets, PFI, outsourcing, group restructurings and privatisations, Our cross-border teams consist of experts from all practice areas and sectors including financial services, consumer products, energy, infrastructure, insurance, healthcare & life sciences, real estate, hotels & leisure and technology, media & telecommunications. This allows us to pinpoint your real commercial issues and risks, and provide you with relevant commercial advice in context, saving you time and money.

 
Robert Willis
Robert Willis
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Rob Willis is a partner in the Corporate/M&A Team at CMS London.  He has been practising since 2004 and deals with all aspects of corporate work, including private company and business acquisitions and...
Jason Zemmel
Jason Zemmel
Partner
United Kingdom, London
Jason Zemmel is a Partner based in the CMS London office. Jason advises a wide range of private equity houses, management teams, corporates, investors and advisers on the full range of private equity...
Nick Hopper
Nick Hopper
Of Counsel
United Kingdom, Sheffield
Nick is Of Counsel in the Corporate team in Sheffield
Katherine (Katia) Ramo
Dr Katherine (Katia) Ramo
Of Counsel
Head of Pro Bono Practice
United Kingdom, London
Dr Katherine (Katia) Ramo is Of Counsel in the Technology, Media, IP and Competition (TMIC) and Head of Pro Bono Practice at CMS London. Katherine is a multi-award-wining global lawyer who advises on...
Michelle Arbuckle
Michelle Arbuckle
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Michelle is a Senior Associate in our Funds and Indirect Real Assets (FIRA) team. Prior to her joining CMS in March 2019, Michelle began her career at Eversheds Sutherland in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa...
Jennifer Lloyd
Jennifer Bass
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Jennifer Bass (née Lloyd) is a Senior Associate in the Corporate Transactions team at CMS in London. She advises on a wide range of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, private...
Emma Butler
Emma Butler
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Emma is a Senior Associate in the FIRA team, with experience in private equity and real estate funds.  
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Michael Carroll is an Australian qualified Senior Associate in our London Corporate department. Michael specialises in M&A transactions, joint ventures and major project acquisitions and disposals, with...
James Crossman
James Crossman
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, Manchester
James is a Senior Associate in the Corporate Transactions team and is based in the Manchester office. He has experience in both national and international transactions, public and private M&A (including...
Sophie Curran
Sophie Curran
Senior Associate
United Kingdom, London
Sophie is a Senior Associate in the Corporate Transactions team. She has experience in a range of company and corporate finance transactions, including private and public company acquisitions and disposals...