Howard Kennedy LLP has a strong market reputation for its M&A practice which has expertise in domestic and cross-border transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, investments, joint ventures, and reorganisations. The group has experience in the retail and hospitality, corporate real estate, renewable energy, and fintech industries, among others. Gillian White leads the practice and stands out for her ‘strategic acumen, common sense, and ability to find creative solutions.’ White acts for both prominent entrepreneurs and major multinationals, and boasts vast experience handling M&A transactions, investments, and joint ventures. Ashley Reeback concentrates on public and private M&A and AIM transactions, assisting predominantly business owners and managers. Hotels and leisure sector expert Stephanie Brigg is adept in M&A, private equity, and corporate real estate transactions, as well as joint ventures, while Charlotte Whitworth focuses on real estate transactions. Eve Gallagher and Benjamin Filmer, who joined the team in January 2023 from Freeths LLP, bring a wealth of transactional experience to the group, such as distressed M&A and asset acquisitions and sales.
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‘I’m consistently impressed by the dedication and expertise of the team. I highly recommend Howard Kennedy to any potential client seeking exceptional M&A support.’
- ‘What sets them apart from competitors is their strong commercial mindset, which surpasses that of other silver circle firms I've engaged with in the past. The team doesn't just pass work down the chain; partners are heavily involved, providing valuable insights and guidance at every stage of the process.’
- ‘I value the team's commercial acumen, hands-on approach, and unwavering commitment to delivering client satisfaction for us on every M&A transaction. Their ability to deliver results while prioritising our unique needs truly sets them apart.’
‘Gillian White's strategic acumen, common sense, and ability to find creative solutions set her apart from competitors. She just gets it, and is our go to.’
- ‘Each of the Howard Kennedy team embodies qualities of professionalism, expertise, and commitment to excellence which I value immensely. Their collective expertise forms the backbone of Howard Kennedy's reputation for delivering outstanding M&A legal services. They really punch above their weight.’
‘The Howard Kennedy team are exceptionally responsive and have amazing outreach to the community in general. They leverage technology and state-of-the-art project management to achieve the best results for their clients. I'm impressed by their proactive approach to the practice of law and business development.’
‘The Howard Kennedy commercial practice team are certainly a legal partner that you'd want to have alongside you on any M&A transaction. They are really smart, savvy people who make sure that the ins and outs of any deal are well understood, such that negotiations go well.’
‘The team at Howard Kennedy are engaged and dynamic. They work through issues as they arise with competence and diligence.’
Kernmandanten
- Atlantic Green
- Foxway Group
- Judopay
- Lyric Capital
- Galliard Developments
- Pandora
- Michels & Taylor
- Lateral Property Investment
- Toppan Digital Language Ltd
- 15Gifts
Highlight-Mandate
- Assisted shareholders of Judopay on the sale to Fabrick.
- Advise Pandora on its strategic acquisition project together with other corporate and governance advice.
- Advised Atlantic Green on a series of battery energy storage acquisition projects in the UK.
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Praxisleitung
Gillian White
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Ashley Reeback; Stephanie Brigg; Charlotte Whitworth; Eve Gallagher; Benjamin Filmer