‘Commercially focused, practical, and effective’, Mishcon de Reya LLP specialises in management-side transactions, with a wealth of experience in the tech, business services, and consumer sectors. Practice head Nadim Meer's focus is largely concentrated on management-side instructions and venture capital deals. The ’perfect combination of lightning intellect, commercial ferocity and humanity’, Andrew Rimmington is singled out for his cross-border M&A expertise, particularly in deals concerning the fintech and software spaces. Other key figures include Allison Keyse,  ‘fantastic’ when dealing with ’complex negotiations’, and James Paterson, who also comes recommended for his broad management-side practice. Karine Bashardust supports a range of deals.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The Mishcon team have a very good understanding of our specific requirements with regards to legal diligence and the key terms required in a purchase agreement.’

  • 'A great team with all members hard working, with appropriate experience and a good attitude. They solved a complex legal issue for us and managed to resolve difficult issues through negotiation.'

  • ‘Allison Keyse was fantastic dealing with complex negotiations.’

  • ‘Commercially focused, practical, and effective.'

  • ‘Andrew Rimmington is the perfect combination of lightning intellect, commercial ferocity and humanity.’

Key clients

  • Autovista Group
  • Matt Davies
  • Open Asset Group
  • Dream International Cooperatief U.A.
  • Paula McPherson
  • Faisal Nasim & Filippo Lanza
  • Mathew Prior, Martin Poole and others
  • Trimountain Partners LLP
  • David James
  • Spektrix Limited

Work highlights

  • Advised Autovista Group and its management team on the sale of Autovista Group to J.D. Power.
  • Advised the management team of TrustedHousesitters on the management buyout backed by Mayfair Equity Partners.
  • Advised Trimountain Partners on the acquisition of a parking operating company along with its subsidiaries working in related fields.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nadim Meer

Other key lawyers

Andrew Rimmington, Allison Keyse, James Paterson, Karine Bashardust