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Ranked the #1 M&A advisor in London

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From acquisitions and investment to transformation and exits, we help ambitious organisations unlock growth through every stage of the transaction lifecycle

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Meet the people behind our transactions

Our corporate lawyers combine market insight, sector knowledge and collaborative execution to help clients complete complex transactions with clarity and pace.

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Ben Turner

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Elia Montorio

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PARTNER & HEAD OF TRANSACTIONS

Stephen Porter

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Amit Nayyar

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Claire Checketts

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Sanjeev Sharma

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Holly Hirst

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A summer of landmark deals

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private equity across the full transaction cycle

Supporting sponsors, portfolio companies and management teams across the full investment lifecycle

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Scale. Experience. Results.

A proven track record advising on transactions at scale, backed by deep experience and market-leading M&A activity.

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For M&A activity in London (Experian MarketIQ 2025)

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Transactions advised on in 2025

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Five trends shaping professional services M&A

SPOTLIGHT ON Professional services M&A

Professional services continue to attract significant interest from private equity investors, consolidators and strategic buyers. We explore five trends shaping the next chapter of M&A in the sector.

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Delivering M&A Success

Successful M&A is not simply about getting a deal signed. It is about understanding the strategic objectives, anticipating complexity and maintaining momentum from the first conversation through to integration.

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