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Mergers and acquisitions

We understand exactly the legal support you need to complete M&A transactions successfully.

Whether it’s an acquisition, merger, joint venture or disposal of a company or business, we work closely with you to understand your strategies and goals, and then deliver accordingly. We aim to be regarded as your trusted legal adviser, using our vast experience to help you achieve your commercial objectives.

Our clients range from financial institutions, such as insurance companies, and private healthcare groups (areas where our regulatory expertise is particularly well-known) to private equity firms, recruitment companies, communications groups, engineering specialists and those involved in the technology and telecoms sectors.

We are particularly renowned in acting for entrepreneurs who are selling their businesses. We have a deep understanding of their needs and give robust, commercial advice in plain English.

Public company takeovers

Our corporate team understands the complexity of public company takeovers. We act for bidders and targets, advising on strategy, offer documentation, announcements and supporting documentation, and compliance with the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers.

Recruitment sector legal services

DAC Beachcroft has advised some of the biggest names in the recruitment sector and, as a result, we understand the key pitfalls to avoid when selling, buying or investing in a recruitment company.

Our dedicated team of corporate, commercial and employment lawyers specialises in the recruitment sector. Our team ensure that both the recruitment company and its people are considered, so whether you are buying or selling a recruitment company, organising a management buyout or restructuring your group, we can add value to your business.

Our recruitment team can advise on:

  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Private equity transactions
  • Management buyouts
  • Group reorganisations and restructurings
  • Public market listings, including AIM
  • All aspects of employment law, including how to protect your business
  • Agency Workers Regulations
  • Terms and Conditions and other commercial contracts
  • Representing you at court or tribunal
  • Incentivising employees   

What our clients say

"They understand the deal dynamics and the rationale for the acquisition. They are genuine partners on the deal and don't approach it mechanically."
Chambers UK 2012

"[The firm] continued to take a strategic, sector-focused approach in light of the ongoing depressed state of the M&A marketplace."
The Legal 500 UK 2011

"They are gems—always accessible, available and responsive."
Chambers UK 2011

"They are able to separate the relevant from the irrelevant, and focus on the most important commercial aspects of a deal."
Chambers UK 2012

[The firm's] corporate and commercial practice is "outstanding".
The Legal 500 UK 2011

Service is "excellent" and technical ability "superb".
The Legal 500 UK 2010

Key contacts:

  • Markham, LaurencePartner
  • Raize, StevenPartner
  • Brent, IanPartner

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Related sectors:

  • Construction
  • Financial services
  • Health - independent sector
  • Industrials and manufacturing
  • Insurance
  • Real estate
  • Retail and leisure
  • Technology
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