Specialising in public and private M&A transactions, corporate restructuring, and tax, the corporate team at Blake Morgan LLP is capable of handling complex cross-border deals. The group is active across a diverse selection of industry sectors including technology, media, engineering, and financial services. Martin Kay heads up the team and is noted for his expertise in capital restructuring, equity fundraises, and M&A. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Stojan Essex, who is frequently instructed by entrepreneurs, investors, and managed businesses. Michelle Davenport concentrates on exit strategies, M&A, shareholders’ agreements, and joint ventures, while Karen Foong focuses on acquisitions and disposals, venture capital investments, and corporate restructuring.

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  • ‘Easygoing approach with a pragmatic outlook to make a transaction work. They don't waste time on unnecessary points, and provide clear advice on what can be and cannot be accepted.’

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 Limited
  • Globe Invest Limited
  • Groupe JVWEB
  • KCR Residential REIT plc
  • Kerry Group plc
  • Marketcom Technology Limited
  • Meadow Residential and its subsidiaries
  • Multiply AI Limited
  • NV5 Global Inc
  • Olivetti SpA
  • Optimal Ltd
  • Osirium Technologies plc
  • Ramona-Rika Hazan and Global Real Estate Limited
  • Telecom Italia SpA and its subsidiaries

Work highlights

  • Advised Osirium Technologies plc on all aspects of its acquisition by SailPoint Technologies UK Ltd in a deal totalling over £10m.
  • Advised Foster Denovo Group Limited on its acquisition strategy including purchases of both Wade Corporate Services Limited and Creative Advice Limited.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Martin Kay

Other key lawyers

Stojan Essex, Michelle Davenport, Dov Katz, Karen Foong