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.

Legal 500

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.

Recent work highlights

US$100 million acquisition

Advising Seedrs, Europe’s leading online private investment platform, on its completed acquisition by US fintech company Republic for US$100 million.

Risk management group expansion

Acting for Apave Group, an international company specialising in the management of technical, environmental, human and digital risks, on the acquisition of PPL Training.

Core IP sale to US corporation

Representing UK-based 3D mesh software provider PointFuse on the sale of its core IP and technology to American multinational software corporation Autodesk.

£45 million biotechnology firm sale

Advising the shareholders of ATDBio on its sale to NASDAQ Stockholm listed Biotage AB for approximately £45 million, enabling the expansion of the UK company’s activities.

Key customs services purchase

Representing Netherlands-based Customs Support Group, Europe’s leading independent digital provider of customs services, on the acquisition of Britannia Bureau Limited.

Sale of US-based cybersecurity firm

Acting for Integral Partners LLC, a leading US headquartered cyber security services and solutions firm, on its sale to global IT consultancy Xalient.

Restaurant tech investment

Acting for QSR Automations, a global leader in restaurant technology based in Louisville, Kentucky, on its majority investment from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm based in the US.

£296 million capital raising

Advising FTSE 250 company Sirius Real Estate, an owner of business and industrial parks in Germany and the UK, in connection with two capital raisings of £150 million and £146 million involving the UK, South Africa, and Guerney.

Marine systems acquisition

Acting for Energy Solutions UK Ltd, a leading supplier of marine electrical systems, on its acquisition of Hampshire-based marine monitoring and control systems manufacturer Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd.

US$50 million Series B funding round

Advising Open Cosmos, a satellite technology company, on its US$50 million Series B funding round led by Trill Impact, A&G, and ETF Partners, which involved UK, Spanish and German investors.

Fuel cell company fundraising

Acting for Bramble Energy, an innovative fuel cell company, on the completion of its £35 million Series B fundraising to advance its hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Sustainable forestry acquisition

Representing Cibus Fund II, the specialist sustainable food and agriculture fund, on the acquisition of Alba Trees Limited, a UK market leader in the supply of cell-grown plants for sustainable forestry.

Restaurant tech investment

Acting for QSR Automations, a global leader in restaurant technology based in Louisville, Kentucky, on its majority investment from Battery Ventures, a global, technology-focused investment firm based in the US.

£296 million capital raising

Advising FTSE 250 company Sirius Real Estate, an owner of business and industrial parks in Germany and the UK, in connection with two capital raisings of £150 million and £146 million involving the UK, South Africa, and Guerney.

Marine systems acquisition

Acting for Energy Solutions UK Ltd, a leading supplier of marine electrical systems, on its acquisition of Hampshire-based marine monitoring and control systems manufacturer Oceanic Systems (UK) Ltd.

US$50 million Series B funding round

Advising Open Cosmos, a satellite technology company, on its US$50 million Series B funding round led by Trill Impact, A&G, and ETF Partners, which involved UK, Spanish and German investors.

Fuel cell company fundraising

Acting for Bramble Energy, an innovative fuel cell company, on the completion of its £35 million Series B fundraising to advance its hydrogen fuel cell technology.

Sustainable forestry acquisition

Representing Cibus Fund II, the specialist sustainable food and agriculture fund, on the acquisition of Alba Trees Limited, a UK market leader in the supply of cell-grown plants for sustainable forestry.

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