England - London • Corporate and commercial
Simons Muirhead Burton
Simons Muirhead Burton is consistently sought out by start-ups and growth companies, multinationals and private equity funds, who turn to the ‘highly skilled’ team for its capabilities in private company M&A and investment transactions. The practice is jointly steered by Natalie Wright and Peter Weiss; Wright is a key port of call for clients operating in the retail and beauty sectors, while Weiss is noted for his expertise in advising on corporate finance transactions. The team has been strengthened by the arrival of Ben Klinger, who joined from Seddons in March 2022, and Alon Domb, who joined from Ince & Co in January 2023. Rosalyn Breedy left the firm in July 2022.
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Testimonials
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‘Casual collaborative approach. You have access to the various skills within the company.’
‘Casual approach, understanding the key points and not making a big issue on non-commercial stuff.’
'Their team comprises highly skilled professionals with extensive expertise in their respective fields. Collaboration is at the heart of their practice.'
'When comparing SM&B to other firms, they stand out, with a strong commitment to collaboration, innovative technology, client-centric approach, diversity, and customised solutions tailored to us and the various projects we have.’
‘Neal Hodges possesses extensive knowledge and expertise in corporate law and related areas. He has a deep understanding of the complexities of business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities regulations, and other relevant fields.'
'Neal is adept at identifying key issues, analysing risks, and devising innovative solutions to complex problems.’
‘The M&A corporate team at SMB provide sensible, commercial advice to their clients to ensure that the deal moves forward in their clients best interests.’
‘Natalie Wright and Neal Hodges are star quality corporate lawyers, especially when it comes to M&A. They are my go-to legal team every time.’
Key clients
- Banijay UK
- 42 M&P Limited and its shareholders
- Transperfect Translations
- Banijay Kids & Family
- Inviqa Group and its shareholders
- Market Dojo
- Nailberry
- The shareholders of Askonas Holt Limited
- Business Marketing International Limited and its shareholders
- Partners in ABG LLP (now Gravitas)
- Shareholders in Equinoxe Limited
Work highlights
- Represented BaniJay on its acquisition of Man Tor productions.
- Acted on the sale of the entire share capital of Invite, an independent digital experience agencies, to Havas Group Limited.
- Advised 42 M&P (42) and its shareholders on a sale of shares to Lionsgate, with future put and call options and related rights.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Natalie Wright, Peter Weiss