Noted for being ‘experienced and efficient,’ the corporate department at Forsters LLP is adept at handling domestic and cross-border M&A transactions across a variety of sectors such as financial services, real estate, and technology. Stuart Hatcher heads up the practice and has expertise in M&A, venture capital, and private equity transactions, as well as shareholder investments and group reorganisations. Craig Thompson specialises in private equity and private M&A, while Dearbhla Quigley is recognised for her aptitude in multijurisdictional M&A transactions and capital markets.
Testimonials
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‘The Forsters team come with a commercial mindset, getting to the nuts and bolts of the company and executive team. They are always happy to have early conversations and engage with their broader network to offer advice around positioning, timing, as well as support deal facilitation.’
‘Dearbhla Quigley is one of the most proactive corporate lawyers I have ever dealt with. She takes a real interest in people and companies, always making connections and checking in.’
‘On transactions, Dearbhla has always been on point. Her experience comes through in laying a strong foundation and with clearly defined expectations and solid guidance throughout that brings confidence on both sides of the transaction.’
‘Versatile team. Experienced and efficient. They adapt swiftly to shifting impacts on a deal and work collaboratively with the other parties to get the most effective outcome.’
‘Dearbhla Quigley is the "go to" partner for my organisation. She has proven herself as a great leader time and time again. She brings an incredible depth of knowledge to a deal, not just from the legal perspective, but also across a broad span of industries. She is a must-have on your side.’
Key clients
- Greybull
- Asphaltic Developments
- Coinpass
- Q Investment Partners
Work highlights
- Acted for MA Micro on the acquisition of VanMoof.
- Assisted Asphaltic Developments Limited on the sale of a prime development site in London.
- Acted on the sale of a majority stake in UK crypto exchange, Coinpass, to OANDA Global Corporation.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stuart Hatcher