Mona Patel
Penningtons Manches Cooper LLPWith a sector focus on technology, real estate, private wealth, and retail, the corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has attracted an extensive and impressive client roster including notable household names. The group specialises in advising clients on M&A transactions, but is also adept in assisting on investments, fundraisings, and exits, as well as acquisition finance, restructuring, and refinancing. Fashion, luxury, and lifestyle expert Matthew Martin leads the department and concentrates on acquisitions and disposals, AIM listings and fundraising, and acquisition finance. The practice also benefits from the aptitude of Mona Patel who has a breadth of experience including domestic and cross-border acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, alongside restructuring, mergers, and buy-outs. Adam Carling is noted for his knowledge of the energy and technology sectors, often leading on private M&A and equity capital markets transactions, while Michaela Britton concentrates on advising overseas clients on a range of corporate transactions ranging from M&A to management buyouts. Emily MacDonald is a fashion, luxury, and lifestyle specialist, offering businesses representation in public and private M&A transactions, restructuring, and debt and equity finance.
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Testimonials
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‘PMC team stands out with its rapid responsiveness, problem-solving approach and business savvy. They are commercially results-orientated, which means deals are done simply and quickly with no unnecessary complications.’
‘Michaela Britton's particular strengths lie in cross-border transactions involving simultaneously both developed and emerging markets and where pragmatic solutions are essential. Michaela has frequently handled complex multi-jurisdictional deals, incorporating the advice and assistance of various local counsel, to drive transactions to successful conclusions.’
‘What sets this practice apart from other firms is their approach to client service and their accessibility. The team is not only responsive and reliable but also proactive and innovative. They always seek to understand the client's needs, goals, and challenges, and provide tailored and practical solutions.’
‘The team has a proven track record of success in handling complex and high-stakes legal matters. The team has a deep and broad knowledge of the legal landscape, both locally and globally. They are well-versed in the laws and regulations of different jurisdictions.’
‘Adam Carling demonstrated a clear understanding of the issues and has a pragmatic approach in dealing with them.’
‘Highly responsive and wonderfully client-centric, Mona and her team are our "go to" legal partners.’
‘I would thoroughly endorse Mona with her formidable commercial experience aligned with her creativity, calmness, and standout intellect. Mona is rightly considered to be one of the best in the business.’
‘The team at Penningtons was an absolute pleasure to work with. Along with being efficient and commercial, they were true partners in every sense of the word. Emily Macdonald in particular understood the issues, worked through them with ease, and handled a difficult situation with grace.’
Key clients
- Rotala PLC
- Integral Partners LLC
- The Institute of Leadership and Management
- Torpedo Factory Group
- The shareholders of Oxlid
- GS1 UK Limited
- Hamamatsu Photonics K.K
- Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies Holdings PLC
- Tough Mudder UK
- Doree Bonner Holdings
- Needle & Thread
- BM Advisory
- Transearch International Partners Limited
- HBL Bank UK Limited
- SkinBioTherapeutics plc
- finnCap
- Peel Hunt
- Canaccord
- Newsquest Media Group Limited
- BTE Plant Sales Limited
- Heracles Productions Limited
- Ori Industries 1 Limited
- Clubspeed LLC
- FaceGym Holdings Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Rotala PLC on its £23.5m acquisition by Rotala Group Limited.
- Advised Integral Partners LLC on its sale to Xalient.
- Advised Torpedo Factory Group on its acquisition by Aukett Swanke.
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Matthew Martin