With extensive experience handling cross-border M&A transactions in a wide variety of industry sectors including but not limited to technology, corporate real estate, hotels and leisure, and publishing, the corporate practice at Fladgate LLP is a popular choice. The team boasts an impressive and growing client base, consisting of notable names such as Penguin Random House. Equity capital markets and public and private M&A specialist David Robinson heads the group and regularly acts for publishing companies on mergers and acquisitions, and leads on IPOs, secondary fundraisings, and takeovers. Anthony Shatz and Amy Collins are noted for their aptitude in M&A, joint ventures, investments, reorganisations, and corporate governance, while Jamie Hamilton and Graham Spitz concentrate on venture capital, private equity, and M&A. The department also benefits from the expertise of recruitment and technology authority Ian Brent who is recognised for assisting private companies on M&A, and India desk leader Mythily Katsaris who is adept in assisting Indian companies, business owners, and family offices on cross-border mergers and acquisitions. David Harrison has strengths in acquisitions, disposals, and fundraising, and Tessa Trevelyan Thomas, who joined the team from BDB Pitmans in April 2023, is a specialist in public and private M&A and takeovers in the ecommerce sector. Other notable names in the practice include Sophie Burke, India-Rose May, Cem Usten, and Jennifer Hawkes.
Testimonials
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‘It is a client friendly, solution-seeking and professional team. It is a one-stop shop for the full gamut of commercial and corporate work, handling landmark M&A and joint venture mandates, IPOs, as well as advising on corporate structuring and restructuring projects and contractual advisory matters.’
‘Mythily is a hand on and knowledgeable corporate lawyer. She is always on top of the matters, very quick in responding and in understanding the needs of her clients. She is a dream to work with.’
‘A nimble and high quality firm. They understand the drivers for mid-size businesses and give practical advice. ’
- ‘India Rose-May is a fantastic associate working alongside Ian Brent, punching far above her weight and from a client perspective provides great value. A rising star and one to watch.’
‘Ian Brent was easy to work with and available at any time including weekends and evenings to move the process along. All of the colleagues at Fladgate were very helpful, and a special mention to Jennifer Hawkes and India-Rose May for their perseverance and humour at just the right moments.’
‘David Harrison is an excellent practitioner, highly responsive, strategic, and practical.’
‘The team is personable and engaging, willing to assist wherever possible. They truly act for the client.’
‘They add overall expertise in cross border transactions internationally, with insight into merger control and foreign direct investment questions for lower middle market deals regardless of the landing point for the acquisition.’
Key clients
- Notting Hill Preparatory School
- Penguin Random House
- The sellers of Banktech Software Services Limited
- Le Fiori Limited
- Building Careers UK Limited
- Gibbs Hybrid
- Shareholders of Brannets Limited
- Open Goaaal
- Khepri Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Notting Hill Preparatory School on its sale to Dukes Schools Limited.
- Advised Penguin Random House on the purchase of cookery and lifestyle publisher Hardie Grant UK Limited.
- Advised Suchendra Janjale on the sale of Banktech Software Services Limited.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Robinson