Our award-winning corporate lawyers advise on the full spectrum of corporate transactions — from mergers and acquisitions to cross-border investments, joint ventures, capital markets and corporate governance. We work as an extension of your team, providing commercially focused guidance at every stage to help you achieve your objectives.
From acquisition activity, assisting in joint venture arrangements, raising finance in the public or private investment arenas, seeking to overlay corporate governance arrangements or providing company secretarial services to your company – our specialists understand what you need.
We work closely with businesses across a broad range of growth sectors, including leisure and hospitality, real estate, energy and infrastructure, recruitment, technology, healthcare, pharma and financial services. Our lawyers combine deep corporate law expertise with sector-specific insight to help companies navigate every stage of their growth journey - from early-stage investment through to exit.
We guide management teams through complex transactions, contracts, regulatory frameworks and due diligence processes, ensuring compliance and commercial advantage at every step.
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When you use our outsourced company secretary provision, you can focus on running your business while receiving an ongoing legal service. As well as looking after essential day-to-day company secretarial tasks, our service includes monitoring governance, tracking your business's trends and developing an understanding of your organisation's corporate history. This means you can be confident on compliance and smooth operation while you oversee your company.
Company secretarialWe provide expert, responsive advice to companies pursuing IPOs and public market transactions. As a corporate law firm, we have a working knowledge of capital markets, regulatory compliance and sector-specific challenges. Our technical and project management skills ensure we can structure and close transactions, and our solicitors successfully guide clients through M&A and restructurings.
Corporate financeBusinesses frequently require assistance with managing corporate activities. Our team supports through strong governance, compliance and risk regulation. We advise boards on strategic decisions and regulatory changes, as well as M&A, diversification and funding. Our corporate lawyers draft key policies and assist with crisis management, fraud prevention, cybersecurity and audits.
Corporate governanceInvesting across borders and jurisdictions takes planning, experience and expertise. We have a global network that can advise institutions, banks and individuals on cross-border corporate and real-estate investments. As well as being skilled in inward investment, we offer strategic, commercial advice backed by local insights and our international connections.
Cross-border investmentThere are several reasons why a business might need to reorganise and restructure. Whether you need to prepare for an acquisition or you're building a more agile way of working, our corporate lawyers provide legal insights. We advise on restructures and our experts provide legal, tax-efficient and practical solutions for buy-outs and financial challenges. With multi-jurisdictional reach and insolvency expertise, we support sustainable growth.
Group reorganisations and restructuringsWe have an expert cross-border investment funds team that advises institutions, corporates and individuals on fund structuring, tax, regulatory matters and compliance. We provide support across property, equity and debt investments and offer integrated solutions across jurisdictions, including private equity and finance.
Investment fundsThe corporate law team advises across sectors and jurisdictions, offering expert legal support in forming and dissolving joint ventures. We tailor structures for tax efficiency and commercial success, and our cross-border expertise and bespoke advice ensure clients achieve strategic objectives.
Joint venturesOur dedicated M&A team advises institutions, companies and owner-managers on complex, often cross-border transactions. We provide end-to-end support, from structuring to completion. Our lawyers deliver legal and tax guidance, utilising sector expertise to inform a holistic approach that helps to complete each merger and acquisition.
Mergers and acquisitionsWe support businesses at all stages with growth, succession and exit planning. Our corporate lawyers provide commercial, intellectual property, tax-efficient wealth protection and family succession advice. With a focus on safeguarding investments and mitigating disputes, we can ensure a smooth wealth transfer. This helps owners protect their business and personal interests for the future.
Owner managed businessesThere are many changes to navigate, with increasing regulation and a lack of opportunities affecting private equity. For a legal steer, our private equity team advises clients on investment structuring, shareholder arrangements and exits. We specialise in infrastructure and scale-up investments, combining expertise in finance, tax and compliance, providing a client-focused approach to challenges.
Private equityOur case studies
We advised Groupe Adéquat S.A., a leading global talent solutions provider headquartered in France, on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Solutions Driven Ltd, a Scotland-based talent acquisition specialist focused on STEM sectors. The acquisition strengthens Groupe Adéquat's UK presence and enhances its international offering with specialist search and hiring capabilities operating across more than 60 countries. The transaction was led by Corporate Partners Steven Raize and Ian Dobinson, supported by colleagues across the corporate, tax, commercial, employment and pensions teams.
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"We are pleased to have supported Groupe Adéquat on this strategically significant acquisition. Bringing Solutions Driven into the group strengthens its UK platform and accelerates its international growth, adding a high quality, specialist STEM capability to an already impressive global offering."Steven Raize
We advised Five Tech Ltd, a leading technology, computing and gaming retail company, on its acquisition of Box Limited's intellectual property and other assets. This came after Box entered administration following high-profile litigation against the former owners. The transaction was headed up by Martyn Kolankiewicz, Corporate Restructuring Partner, who received support from insolvency partners Navinder Grover and Katie Farmer.
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"We are delighted to have had the opportunity to work with Five Tech on this acquisition and structuring of Box's online platform and intellectual property assets in what was a fast-moving and complex deal. We wish Asad and his team every success in relaunching Box.co.uk as a leading online tech retailer in the UK market."Martyn Kolankiewicz
We advised Calypso Rose, founder of London-based gift experience company The Indytute, on the sale of the business. Founded in 2013, The Indytute is known for its curated range of unique experiences, from food and drink events to creative workshops and walking tours. The transaction was led by Dominic Ring and Jonathan Holloway, with support from Tom Stephenson on employment matters, helping to deliver a successful completion within a tight timeframe.
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"We are delighted to have achieved completion for Calypso on this strategic and important matter, concluding negotiations within a short period of time. We wish Calypso every success with the business and her new ventures going forward."Dominic Ring
We advised the founders of Pioneer Healthcare, Professor Prasad Godbole and John McMullan, on the successful reacquisition of the business from PHL Group. Pioneer Healthcare provides specialist secondary NHS care services, working with hospitals, trusts and commissioners across England to deliver elective care, dermatology and therapy services. The transaction marks the company's return to founder ownership and was led by Paul Ellaby, supported by Ian Nash and James Pike.
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"We are pleased to have supported Prasad and John on the reacquisition of Pioneer Healthcare. This transaction marks an important milestone for the business and reflects its strong performance and growth over recent years. We look forward to seeing the company continue to thrive under its founders’ leadership."Paul Ellaby
Employee ownership is increasingly seen in people-centric organisations looking to protect their independence and incentivise staff and EOTs provide a vehicle to achieve that while giving founders a tax efficient exit. We were pleased to advise on the sale of 51% of Wilson James group shares to an EOT while the original leadership team hold the remaining shares and will continue to lead the business. We advised on the transfer documents, related share reorganisation, new shareholder arrangements and corporate approvals. We also assisted with the finance aspects and new banking facility.
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"Employee Ownership Trusts can be a powerful force for good, helping businesses protect their culture while giving employees a meaningful stake in long-term success. We were pleased to support Wilson James through the transition, working closely with Grant Thornton and the EOT trustee, as well as assisting with the new facility. We are looking forward to seeing the next phase of Wilson James' growth."Adrian Jones
With over 1,000 professionals located across key strategic locations in the UK, the Middle East and Asia, we combine reach with market knowledge - giving you seamless support wherever your matter arises.
Our transactions are led by experienced partners who are closely involved from start to finish, ensuring senior-level oversight throughout.
We've been recognised with numerous top-tier rankings in the Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 rankings.
Our testimonials
"The team understand the client's business. They worked closely with us on the sale of the business and kept us informed throughout. Nothing was too much trouble when we needed their support. The team is also diverse, and we all worked together very well." – Legal 500, London Corporate and Commercial, Smaller Deals
Our corporate lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to provide practical legal advice. Our collaborative approach ensures your needs are met, whether you are planning a business structure or need guidance on contracts. Contact us today to discuss how we can support your needs and help you achieve your goals.
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OUR CASE STUDIES
We advised The Housing Finance Corporation on the structuring of its National Wealth Fund (NWF) guaranteed retrofit funding programme and its updated £2bn Secured Euro Medium Term Note Programme, creating a flexible funding platform for registered providers of affordable housing and supporting investment in new and existing homes, including measures that help decarbonise the UK's affordable housing stock.
"Working with the Trowers & Hamlins team on this innovative financing programme has been a genuinely positive experience..."Andrea Jelic
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Across the GCC — and in Oman specifically, where Vision 2040 places digital infrastructure at the heart of economic diversification — the Data Centre / AI Infrastructure market is expanding rapidly, driven by hyperscaler demand, sovereign AI ambitions, increasing reliance on cloud services, and the growing recognition of data sovereignty as a strategic national priority.
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised Silah Gulf B.S.C. on its acquisition of Invita W.L.L. from the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait B.S.C.
Podcast: ESG Perspectives – A conversation with the Institute of Corporate Directors Malaysia
We advised The Housing Finance Corporation on the structuring of its National Wealth Fund (NWF) guaranteed retrofit funding programme and its updated £2bn Secured Euro Medium Term Note Programme, creating a flexible funding platform for registered providers of affordable housing and supporting investment in new and existing homes, including measures that help decarbonise the UK's affordable housing stock.