Corporate
Our highly regarded corporate team provides clear, pragmatic and practical advice to businesses large and small – both in the UK and globally – on the corporate transactions and the legal issues they face. We have earned a reputation for delivering a superior level of service to clients of all sizes, including management teams, shareholders, investors and lenders.
Seamless business transactions
Corporate transactions can be intricate and involve numerous stakeholders. We recognise that they need without fail to be executed smoothly and efficiently, minimising any disruption to regular business operations. We guide our clients through the entire process, from the initial start-up phase to the growth and development stages. Whether you are seeking advice on equity or debt funding, acquisitions or joint ventures, reorganisations or restructurings, or disposals via sale, listing or buyout, we will help you achieve your objectives in a calm, clear, and pragmatic manner.
Our clients span a variety of sectors, including technology, private wealth, life sciences, property, energy and infrastructure, retail and fashion. We have the expertise and experience to handle any transaction and are dedicated to helping clients navigate the complexities of their industries and to achieving their strategic goals. We also advise on all aspects of the governance and administration of companies, including directors’ duties, board and shareholder issues, constitutional and share capital issues and company secretarial services.


Our award-winning corporate lawyers work closely with every client to gain a thorough understanding of their business and objectives. Where required, we involve specialist colleagues from other teams such as tax, intellectual property, real estate, social housing, employment, pensions and banking and finance to provide focused and expert advice. A significant proportion of the work we do has an international element and we collaborate with our international networks to ensure seamless delivery of service on cross-border projects.
The Penningtons corporate team is outstanding – creative, diligent, highly responsive, always focused on working efficiently and effectively on behalf of clients – a delight to work with.
By integrating our top-tier expertise in corporate law and deep sector knowledge, enhanced by our full service offering and extensive global network, we simplify the process for our clients, consistently delivering exceptional guidance and outcomes.
How we help our clients
Mergers and acquisitions
Equity capital markets
Venture capital and fundraising
Private equity and buy-outs
Banking and finance
Corporate tax
International and cross-border transactions
Joint ventures
Reorganisations and restructurings
LLPs and partnerships
Corporate governance and advisory
Company secretarial services
Insights
What our clients are saying
They are an excellent firm with a hands-on and commercial focus which is important in corporate finance transactions. Always willing to help and provide constructive advice, they always go the extra mile.
Leading corporate practice with an international presence and strong cross-border capabilities.
Very knowledgeable team that knows different market sectors well, which is important in the case of M&A projects.
They have deep experience in understanding the requirements of both investors and investees and developing appropriate legal frameworks to meet these.
A laser-like focus on the desired outcome left me feeling like we got tremendous value.
Recent work highlights
US$100 million acquisition
Risk management group expansion
Core IP sale to US corporation
£45 million biotechnology firm sale
Key customs services purchase
Sale of US-based cybersecurity firm
Restaurant tech investment
£296 million capital raising
Marine systems acquisition
US$50 million Series B funding round
Fuel cell company fundraising
Sustainable forestry acquisition
Restaurant tech investment
£296 million capital raising
Marine systems acquisition
US$50 million Series B funding round
Fuel cell company fundraising
Sustainable forestry acquisition
External recognition


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