JMW Solicitors LLP has a strong corporate offering which covers acquisitions and disposals, restructurings, and demergers, as well as share buybacks, private equity investments, and joint ventures. Craig Harrison leads the practice and is instructed by financial institutions, high net worth individuals, and shareholders. The team also benefits from the expertise of Edwin Richards, noted for his aptitude in private equity, venture and development capital, and equity capital markets, and Alex O’Leary, who concentrates on business sales and purchases, fundraising, and joint ventures.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent and clear communication enabling the client to feel comfortable with the legal language, putting them at ease and guiding thoroughly throughout the transaction.’

  • ‘Alex O'Leary has been fantastic in his handling of our account during a management buyout. He has been supportive and proactive all the way, answering all the questions in good time and fashion.’

  • ‘The team has been great. They are very responsive to requests, no question is too daft, and response time is excellent.’

  • ‘Alex O'Leary has a clear understanding of the client's business and requirements, which makes him our go-to guy. His response time is better than any other lawyer we have dealt with.’

  • ‘Strong team with excellent client skills.’

  • ‘Exceptional interpersonal skills. Craig Harrison stands out as excellent.’

  • ‘JMW is a sizeable firm with in-house expertise across a range of areas - I found this helpful in a number of instances, with input from subject-matter experts adding value to the process of agreeing terms with the seller and their lawyers. ’

  • ‘Alex O'Leary was excellent, responsive, technically knowledgeable, and commercial - his ability to provide a view on the best route forward when we were faced with complex or commercially sensitive situations proved extremely helpful.’

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Craig Harrison

Other key lawyers

Edwin Richards, Alex O'Leary, Caterina Iodice