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We advise clients on MBO/MBI, institutional purchases, early stage funding, secondary buyouts and pre-listing capital for companies across our sectors.

Specialisms include:

  • Guidance on deal structures
  • Advisory work for management teams on private equity deals
  • Deal management and negotiation
  • Structuring, shareholders agreements and reward structures
  • Share options

We are familiar with the pressures and legal issues a MBO or auction process can bring. We are experienced in advising companies, investors and management teams on the implications of a private equity deal, the risks and the options available to them.

We take a commercial and practical approach in advising our clients, we know what it takes to get deals done and have the experience to avoid the pitfalls.

Our corporate lawyers have offices in London and across the South-east including Crawley and GatwickBrightonGuildfordHassocks and Horsham.

Please note that visits to our office is by appointment only.  If you wish to contact one of our private equity experts you can do via our online enquiry form.

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Sectors

Sectors
  • Construction and Engineering (1)
  • Energy, Renewables, Mining and Utilities (1)
  • Manufacturing (2)
  • Professional Services (2)
  • Travel (1)
  • Wine (1)

ACQUISITION

Insurance Group

DMH Stallard supported a serial acquirer client in the insurance broker sector on a number of transactions.

SALE

Bolney Wine Estate

DMH Stallard advised the shareholders of Bolney Wine Estate on the sale of entire issued share capital of the company to Freixenet Copestick Limited (the UK arm of Henkell Freixenet).

SALE

Atelier Ten

Advising the shareholders of Atelier Ten, a leading environmental design consultancy, on their sale to Singapore government-backed Surbana Jurong Group. The transaction involved a phased ownership transition over four years, earn-out consideration and a structure designed to support the next generation of the firm’s employees whilst enabling the founding directors to step down over time.

MBO

JS Air Curtains Limited

Advised JS Air Curtains Limited on its management buyout of the air curtains business previously run by Condair Limited.

MBO / MBI and Private Equity

Share sale

Blockbusters Contracts Limited

Acting for the shareholders of Blockbusters Contracts Limited on their share sale to London Drainage Facilities, a leading provider of planned, emergency and drain repair services across London and the South East.

Corporate

Acquisition

GoodFood Vibes (aka Jet Drinks)

Acted for GoodFood Vibes (aka Jet Drinks) in the acquisition of the business and assets of Nix&Kix Limited (a soft drinks company based in the Netherlands).

Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions

Share sale

Raw Cut Ventures Ltd

Advised the sellers on the sale of shares in Raw Cut Ventures Ltd, a leading TV production and distribution business to AIM listed Zinc Media Group plc.

Corporate

Sale

The Drinks Company

Advised The Drinks Company (an importer and distributor of spirits and specialties, best known for its distribution of the Sierra Tequila brand) on their sale to Stocks Spirits Group.

Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions

Investment

NexGen Tree Shelters

Acted on an investment by the British Wool Marketing Board into NexGen Tree Shelters (a manufacturer of eco-friendly biodegradable tree guards / shelters).

Share sale

Sale of SOWGA to Pareto

Acted on the sale of SOWGA to Pareto (a national provider of compliance and technical services to the built environment, backed by Pictet PE).

Sales, Mergers and Acquisitions

Insights

Insights

DMH Stallard advises Sygna Holdings shareholders on majority investment by Apleona

DMH Stallard has advised the shareholders of Sygna Holdings Limited on the sale of a majority stake in the business to leading European integrated facilities management company Apleona.

16/07/2026

Insights

Is the M&A market heating up?

Traditionally, a period of international instability and low business growth is not good for investor confidence, with the result that prices and deal volumes drop; but that is not what we are seeing.

15/07/2026

Events

Employment Rights Reforms: What has changed and what can we expect next? 9 September 2026

Join our online workshop where our employment law experts will provide a practical update on the reforms already in force,  what changes are on the horizon, and discuss what employers and HR teams should be doing to plan ahead.

Insights

DMH Stallard advises on Aquis IPO

DMH Stallard LLP has advised Allenby Capital Limited on its role as Aquis Corporate Adviser to Reveille Resources PLC

08/07/2026

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