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Without major roadblocks, the legal side of most M&A transactions takes three months.
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Our focus is you
We advise companies and institutions on every aspect of M&A ranging from heads of terms and the sale and acquisition of owner managed businesses, through to mergers and demergers, and complex international securities transactions.
We also specialise in managing transactions to a successful conclusion, and we have developed unique business tools to help us preserve the quality of our advice whilst delivering projects to budget.
Our mergers and acquisitions solicitors is involved in many of our industry sector groups. We have particular expertise in the technology and media, healthcare, waste and renewable resources, leisure and manufacturing sectors, and represent a range of professional organisations.
Our teams are ranked highly in the top legal directories that include Chambers and Partners (Band 1) and Legal 500 (Tier 1), whilst the firm is also recognised as a Leading Firm in both directories.
We have offices in London and across the South-east including Crawley and Gatwick, Brighton, Guildford, Hassocks and Horsham.
Please note that visits to our office is by appointment only. If you wish to contact one of our M&A lawyers you can do via our online enquiry form.
Frequently asked questions
Would having a business plan maximise the value on exit?
For a board of directors, the discipline of building a sale‑ready plan is not merely good corporate governance, it is a strategic tool that can increase valuation, reduce execution risk, and improve options both in terms of timing of exit and the class of buyer interested.
A robust business plan can be a critical tool for value creation, good governance and execution fitness. If the Board can introduce reporting relevant to a buyer and address execution issues across a three to five year timeframe it can enter exit discussions with a strong narrative and greater authority over the process. The result could be an enhanced value for the business as well as greater certainty over the timeframe and journey to completion.
Can I manage my own M&A deal or do I need specialist legal advice?
Entrepreneurs are used to relying on their own judgement and are often sceptical about the value of professional advisors. In a challenging legal market, that can limit opportunity, and the value of an exit.
The advice is out there for businesses prepared to take responsibility for their own future, however good professionals want deals they can complete successfully and are prepared to invest time with thoughtful clients.
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How can i avoid unneccesary delays in an M&A transaction?
There’s a lot to be done and a whole host of advisers involved in an M&A transaction.
Time and focus away from a business costs dearly. No one wants a long, drawn-out process. Studies show a correlation between long, delayed transactions and post-merger performance.
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Meet the M&A team
The combined experience of our team adds genuine value to the service our lawyers offer. The businesses we advise seek out opportunities. They also aim to manage any risk. We are focused on supporting them in every way we can. We’ve developed a service that responds to the size and objectives of the individual client, always with a high level of partner involvement.
Recent work
Sectors
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
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