Primarily focused on private acquisitions and disposals, the ‘ highly skilled’ corporate team at Blake Morgan LLP acts for international companies, SMEs, founder-managed businesses and start-ups across the technology, media, engineering and financial services sectors. Practice head Martin Kay - praised for his ’attention to detail’ - is highly experienced in both on and off-market M&A. Michelle Davenport is noted for her expertise on a range of corporate matters, including exit strategies, M&A and joint ventures.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘I found the Blake Morgan team to be highly skilled and experienced lawyers who have a deep understanding of the corporate world and its legal complexities.'
'The firm's approach is client-centric, and they take the time to understand their clients' unique needs and goals. Martin and his team are highly knowledgeable and experienced in most areas of corporate law, including capital markets regulation and corporate governance.’
‘Martin Kay has great attention to detail and his dedication to getting the job done right is truly impressive. Martin is always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and offer support throughout the client relationship, not only on transactions.'
Key clients
- Air France KLM
- Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment Ltd
- Altour Limited
- Babylon Park UK Play & Entertainment Ltd
- Blackbird Plc
- Cogora Group Limited
- CVS Group Plc
- Empiribox Limited
- Engage In-Health Limited
- Foster Denovo Group
- Globe Invest Limited
- KCR Residential REIT Plc
- Kerry Group Plc
- Marketcom Technology Limited
- Multiply AI Limited
- NV5 Global Inc
- Olivetti SpA
- Optimal Ltd
- Osirium Technologies Plc
- Ramona-Rika Hazan and Global Real Estate Limited (BVI Company)
- SP 2018 Limited
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- Sustainable Harvest, Inc
- Telecom Italia SpA and its subsidiaries
- Group JVWEB
Work highlights
- Acted for Foster Denovo Group Limited on a private equity investment of up to £100m from US private equity group, Crestline, to fuel its consolidation strategy and to grow its business through acquisitions.
- Acted for NV5 Global Inc. a NASDAQ listed provider of technical engineering and consultancy services in its purchase of the entire issued share capital of L3Harris Geospatial Solutions UK Limited.
- Advised the shareholders of the Smithers Purslow group on the sale of the group to Gateley Holdings PLC, the legal and professional services group, as part of its expansion into professional services provision.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Martin Kay