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Expert Business Solicitors

With decades of experience handling mergers and acquisition transactions across a wide range of industries,

our team of corporate solicitors can answer any questions you may have.

These transactions can often be complicated with many moving parts and an impact on internal operations;

we can help you to navigate these changes as smoothly as possible.

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We can advise on these transactions:

Company Sales and Purchases

If you’re looking for a mergers and acquisitions lawyer, look no further. We deal with all aspects of the sale or acquisition of the entire (or any part) of the share capital of a company from its shareholders.

This includes negotiating and drafting key agreements, carrying out due diligence, arranging finance, dealing with staff and property transfers and project managing the transaction.

Whether your matter is a third party sale or acquisition, a Management Buyout (MBO) or similar arrangement, or transfer to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) or Employee Benefit Trust (EBT), our corporate team will be able to help you achieve your objectives.

Business and Asset Sales and Purchases

As above, our mergers and acquisitions team cover all elements of the sale or acquisition of a business or certain assets.

Our services cover negotiating and drafting key agreements, carrying out due diligence, arranging finance, dealing with staff and property transfers, the assignment of rights and contracts, regulatory compliance and project managing the transaction.

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0161 926 9969

Why choose the mlplaw team?

M&A transactions are often very complex with a huge impact on your day-to-day operations (and indeed lives). Our experienced and client-focussed team will be able to support you throughout the process and help you achieve the best possible outcome.

We pride ourselves on really working with you to deliver the best possible outcome, clearly setting out what we can do and why, and always giving straightforward answers.

Looking For A Mergers And Acquisitions Lawyer?

With our exceptional expertise and team of top-tier lawyers, we are well-equipped to advise you on buying or selling a business and all aspects of an M&A transaction.
Reach out to us to find out more about how we can help you with any M&A-related transactions.

Our Approach

1. We are experts and experienced

Our Partner-led teams have decades of experience in helping all types of businesses and business owners in varying transactions. We are also a Legal 500 recommended team that offers a first-class experience. .

2. We have a unique approach

Whether you are looking to buy or sell your business or need advice on a transaction, we provide comprehensive business legal services to all shapes and sizes of businesses in a dynamic and interpersonal way. We are committed to being reliable, flexible, honest and transparent with you.

3. We are collaborative

We know the importance of taking time to understand you and your business to achieve results effectively. We will work in tandem with you and in collaboration with other experienced teams within the business (i.e. Employment, Commercial, Property, Disputes).

Testimonials

“When we decided that we would convert our business to an EOT model, we were unsure of what to expect or what would be involved in the process. Having worked with mlplaw over a number of years, we reached out to Stephen and his team. They were exceptional at making things very easy and very clear for us to understand and talking us through the whole process. We were involved at every step and mlplaw helped us in navigating what is a truly unique transaction. The implementation of the EOT structure means that Edge Public Solutions can now continue to grow well into the future, strengthen the long-term ethos of the company and provide our dedicated employees with a voice and control over the future direction of the company.”

Jim Aspin, Edge Public Solutions

“Stephen and everyone at mlp have looked after myself, my family and my business now for well over a decade and we could not imagine dealing with anyone else for our legal advice. He has helped us grow our company from a small £2m turnover business to over £33m including countless property deals, Employment contracts, HR issues, all our commercial dealings and the acquisition of 17 stores and for all this we will be forever grateful. Plus, with us both being City fans, we have had a great 10 years of football to talk about before and after our business meetings. Tracy and I would just like to say thank you for all the help, advice and most importantly friendship.”

Simon Vardy, Sim Trava

“We always receive timely advice and it is given in plain and understandable terms.”

Claire Gardner, MD Osborne Delta (Lightning Conductors) Ltd

“Very efficient and responsive in engaging clients, keeping them up to date on the progress of matters, and responding to queries.”

Legal 500

“A really great multidisciplinary team able to handle my firm needs, I have dealt with many solicitors in over fifty acquisitions and MLP stand out as pragmatic and proportional with sound, hand-on advice.”

Legal 500

“Stephen and his team of experts at MLP have been advising us since 2014 on areas ranging from commercial transactions and the legal due diligence around them to employment law, commercial disputes, and property. Always prompt to respond, I’ve found the help and advice I’ve received over the years is accurate, with the balance of risks clearly explained, but always accompanied with recommendations that are in a commercial context. Added to this, the personal and cheerful touch that is always present in their service makes them a delight to work with. I’d highly recommend them!”

MG, Review Solicitors

Why do I need a lawyer to buy a business?

Buying or selling a business is a complex process and a lawyer can help you avoid potential pitfalls through expert guidance and legal advice. Lawyers help carry out due diligence to identify red flags such as pending legal claims or intellectual property concerns. Lawyers also draft contracts and carry out negotiations in the process.
What is an M&A transaction?

Mergers and acquisitions are a general term used to describe the process of combining companies through various types of transactions. The most common transaction is an acquisition, where one company buys another and transfers ownership. A merger is when two companies of the same size consensually join together to form a single entity.
What are the costs associated with an M&A transaction?

The cost of carrying out an M&A transaction depends on the nature of the businesses involved, the length of the process, and the resources required to solve it. We provide transparent pricing and will discuss all potential costs upfront so that you are fully informed before proceeding.

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Mergers And Acquisitions Lawyers

Expert Business Solicitors

We can advise on these transactions:

Company Sales and Purchases

Business and Asset Sales and Purchases

Speak to us to see how we can help

0161 926 9969

Why choose the mlplaw team?

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Our Approach

Testimonials

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