We regularly guide clients through acquisitions and disposals across a wide range of sectors. A significant proportion of our transactional work has an international element.  

Our team is experienced in advising on all aspects of the M&A process, acting for both buyer and seller.

We regularly act as project managers and take a hands-on approach to transaction management,  whether a transaction is a one-off event or a common feature of your strategy. We will build a bespoke team to fit the transaction, drawing on specialist legal expertise as required to resolve the often complex legal issues raised by M&A transactions. Our multi-disciplinary deal team understand the importance of providing a seamless service including when working as part of a wider deal team of financial, tax and other advisers.

Our M&A work frequently involves multiple jurisdictions.  We are able to draw upon our established network of international law firm partners to advise on local law issues.    

Our ability to handle mid-market acquisitions efficiently and often with a pre-planned structure and process designed with our client sets us apart. Efficiency in the deal process is key. We have developed a bespoke suite of M&A documents for repeat M&A transactions for some of our clients. 

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A merger and acquisition (M&A) transaction is often a complex process with the need for careful risk management. It’s fair to say these sorts of transactions can quickly turn into a logistical headache.

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Successfully navigating the challenges of mergers and acquisitions law demands a truly tailored strategy, due diligence, and effective stakeholder management. That’s why we’ll never use an ‘off-the-shelf’ approach when advising clients or building our teams.

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Our experienced M&A lawyers advise on all manner of transactions but have a particular focus on mid-market deals. 

Whether it’s a one-off transaction, or a common feature of your strategy, you’ll have the right people with the right expertise and the right perspectives on-hand to resolve complex legal issues and get the job done. 

This involves getting to know your business and commercial objectives to enable real efficiencies across the whole deal process, so you can focus on the matters you care about the most.

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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.
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  • Arch Insurance on the acquisitions of Barbican Group (including Lloyd's syndicates and underwriting agencies) and the commercial lines business of Ardonagh
  • Bourne Leisure, on its acquisition of two prestigious hotel businesses
  • Clothing on the sale of a majority stake to global investment firm The Carlyle Group
  • LDC-backed Hybrid on the acquisition of Prompt Marketing
  • NCR Corporation on the £100m acquisition of Zynstra Limited
  • NVM Private Equity on the acquisition of Matrix Electronics
  • Sterling Pharma, backed by GHO Capital and Partners Group, on its acquisition of NewChem.
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"They have significant expertise across their team and work well to leverage it. They’re responsive and committed." 

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"They have significant experience and are always ready to offer a view on key risks and best next steps." 

Chambers and Partners 2024

"High quality service and attention to detail. The work of WBD is always first class." 

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