Standing at the forefront of complex corporate and business law, the Womble Bond Dickinson corporate law firm has earned a reputation for transforming companies from all sectors, of all sizes, from all over the globe.
Offering a wide range of services to help clients navigate the ever-changing complexities of corporate law, our highly experienced corporate lawyers are on-hand to help you and your business thrive. Whether you’re a fresh start-up business looking for a corporate lawyer to advise on initial regulatory matters and governance, or are an established company in need of help navigating corporate immigration law to move your staff across borders, our corporate law firm can be of service.
Supported by the wider Womble Bond Dickinson team, our corporate solicitors are capable of handling everything from general corporate law administrative tasks to large, complex transactions. The range of services offered by our corporate lawyers allow clients of all sectors to access tailored legal advice that spans multiple sectors, with industry-specific corporate lawyers on-hand to provide additional support where necessary.
We regularly operate across borders, utilising the full breadth of Womble Bond Dickinson’s considerable resources and the impressive skill and experience of our corporate lawyers to provide localised, national and international corporate law services to every client we work alongside. Get in touch today to discuss which corporate law services will most benefit your business, or browse through our corporate lawyers and professional staff online.
At Womble Bond Dickinson, we recognise that the challenges faced by the clients of our corporate law firm are as diverse and wide-ranging as the clients themselves. In our many years operating as one of the top corporate law firms in the UK and US, our corporate solicitors have gained extensive experience advising clients on all of the following corporate and business law matters:
Aiding growing clients with mergers and acquisitions
Ensuring corporate law regulations are fulfilled in regards to private equity financing, including venture capital funding
Overseeing financing transactions and equity capital market transactions
Providing legal advice on securities issuances and compliance matters regarding public and private equity funding
Advising on strategic alliances and other transactions
Devising and executing plans on shareholder, board of director and governance matters and disputes
Ensuring the smooth running of joint ventures, corporate restructuring and reorganisations
Providing assistance on all matters of corporate law and general legal administration
Aiding with investment funds, partnerships, including LLPs, and business taxes.
Examples of work
Proud to be considered one of the top corporate law firms with offices across the UK and US, the team of corporate solicitors at Womble Bond Dickinson have an impressive portfolio of client work behind them. Find just some of the standalone projects and ongoing partnerships our corporate lawyers have undertaken below:
Advised Atom Bank on the successful raising of £200 million in equity investment and its strategic partnership with BBVA
Appointed to advise Cairngorm Capital on its investments in Polyframe and Stevenswood and numerous subsequent bolt-on acquisitions
Acted for Countrywide Farmers Plc on the disposal of its LPG distribution business to Flogas
Advised Molins PLC on the disposal of its tobacco instrumentation and machinery business to Italian competitor G.D S.p.A (a wholly owned subsidiary of Coesia S.p.A)
Represented Quilter on the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Intrinsic Financial Services Limited, the UK's largest network of restricted and independent financial advisers
Appointed to advise OpSec Security Group Plc on its £16 million "PIPE" investment by Investcorp Technology Partners and subsequent £67 million recommended offer from Investcorp funds
Advised Piper Private Equity on private equity investments, including in Loungers Café-bars, Turtle Bay Restaurants, Orlebar Brown, Hickory's Smokehouse, Forthglade Foods, Propercorn, Pet Food UK (Barking Heads), Flat Iron Steak Restaurants and Neom Organics
Advised RES, the global renewable energy company, on the sale of the Port of Tyne 35MW battery storage project.
Overview
Overview
Whether you’re a small business seeking your first investment or a multinational corporation navigating the intricate world of international mergers and acquisitions, one thing is clear: sound legal counsel is the compass you need to guide you on your journey.
Each business has its own unique objectives and priorities. And guess what? That’s something we thrive on. It’s why we build a diverse team of lawyers, each bringing fresh perspectives and deep sector experience to help you find the best path forward.
Your team
Your corporate, transactions and M&A team
Embarking on a business venture or expanding your reach? Operating within local confines or on a global scale? Tackling complex transactions that require detailed legal expertise?
Our experienced teams have the skills and legal knowhow you need to overcome any obstacles and make the most of the opportunities. We’ve achieved market firsts and delivered trailblazing work for our clients. It’s all down to our distinctive approach.
Whether you need legal minds with years of experience in equity capital markets, private equity, corporate tax planning strategies, or shareholder arrangements, your hand-picked team has the right mix of skills for you.
Our full-service offering includes: Venture and Growth Capital; Share Schemes; Private Equity; Partnerships and Limited Liability Partnerships; Mergers and Acquisitions; Joint Venture and Shareholders' Agreements; Equity Capital Markets; Employee Ownership Trusts; Corporate Tax and Corporate Services.
Not only that, you’ll have access to our wide-range of specialists including corporate tax advisers and wealth management.
You can also tap into the wider expertise of over 1,000 lawyers and technical specialists from 32 offices in the US and UK, plus you have access to the Lex Mundi network of independent law firms across 125 countries – the largest network in the world.
Our straight-talking team is here to help you ensure legal compliance and minimise risk – today and into the future.
In need of a corporate lawyer? Look no further.
At Womble Bond Dickinson we have an exceptional team of talented lawyers and business professionals who can offer guidance and find the solutions right for your business. We have both broad and niche expertise across all our UK and US offices.
"The team are pragmatic and easy to work with. An experienced team with a good depth of resource."
Chambers and Partners 2025
"They are extremely responsive, thorough and professional in their dealings with me and with the other party's team."
Chambers and Partners 2025
"They have an extensive, broad and deep range of expertise that is offered swiftly with a modicum of red tape. I can't say enough good things about the experience working with WBD!"
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