With sector expertise in the technology, financial services, and insurance spaces, as well as in the hospitality and leisure, real estate, and logistics industries, the corporate department at Wedlake Bell LLP is capable of assisting a variety of clients on a range of corporate transactions including M&A, restructurings, and fundraisings. The group is adept in multijurisdictional transactions, and benefits from a multidisciplinary approach, working in tandem with the firm’s tax, finance, IP, and commercial teams, among others. Leading the practice is Adam Lynch, who has a breadth of experience leading on domestic and cross-border M&A deals and corporate finance, including venture capital and private equity transactions. Lynch is frequently instructed by clients from the corporate real estate, financial services, and technology sectors. Edward Craft is noted for his aptitude in M&A, fundraising, and reorganisations, while Nigel Taylor is adept in M&A and private equity transactions in the financial services, technology, and industrials sectors. Other key names in the group include Mark Tasker, who concentrates on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, equity capital markets matters, and corporate finance, and Stephen Callender, whose focus is M&A and UK capital markets.
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‘Great partner led client focused transactional support. Good communication and case management.’
‘Nigel Taylor has a deep understanding of our sector, our business, and great transaction experience for us.’
‘The quality and breadth of services aligns to our business strategic and operational needs.’
‘All the partners we work with at Wedlake Bell operate as if they were operating within our business. Edward Craft is great at taking a brief and delivering solutions with direct results for our business.’
‘Responsible, knowledgeable, detail-oriented, and fun to work with.’
‘Commercially minded, and practical outside counsel partners attuned to client needs. The group has an excellent M&A practice and provide great legal advice and services.’
‘Adam Lynch is a fantastic M&A lawyer - super commercial and practical, understands what matters to the client, and delivers great result and great service.’
Kernmandanten
- Shareholder of Solventis
- Brown & Brown
- Shareholders of Obelisk Energy Limited and Altitec Trading Limited
- Norland Equity Partners
- Shareholders of Dark Beam Ltd
- Eyoto Group Limited
- The members of Gravita III LLP
- MS by Joann Sfar UK Limited
- Fashion Retail Academy
- Alodium Ltd
Highlight-Mandate
Advised the shareholders of the Solventis Group on its acquisition by Brenntag.
Assisted Brown & Brown (Europe) Ltd on its acquisition of MGA and Lloyd’s Coverholder, Occam Underwriting Limited (Occam).
Assisted Altitec Limited on the pre-sale international restructuring of the group and the subsequent sale of the entire issued share capital of its subsidiary, Altitec Trading Limited, and the shareholders on the sale of the entire issued share capital of Obelisk Energy Limited to Swire Renewable Energy A/S.
Anwält*innen
Führende Partner*innen
Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.
Praxisleitung
Adam Lynch
Weitere Kernanwält*innen
Edward Craft; Nigel Taylor; Mark Tasker; Stephen Callender