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Our corporate team is one of the largest, most active and most specialised in the country.
We advise business leaders, management teams, shareholders, investors and entrepreneurs across Leeds across the full corporate law lifecycle — M&A, private equity, business sales, tax advisory and governance.
The team works closely with our commercial lawyers and deal advisors to offer a strategic, added-value service throughout the entire corporate lifecycle.
Talk to our Leeds corporate team by emailing hello@brabners.com, calling 0333 004 4488 or completing our contact form.
Boasting “outstanding industry knowledge” according to testimonials in The Legal 500, our corporate practice is one of the UK’s most specialised. Our specialist sector knowledge — encompassing sports, tech, health, retail, professional services, housing, energy and more — empowers us to add value to every transaction.
As well as being one of the UK’s most specialised, our corporate team is also one of the most active. Last year, we advised on 168 transactions with a total value of around £1bn — a 16% rise in activity and a fourth year of consecutive growth.
Recognised for delivering a “consistently high-quality level of service”, the team was named Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the Insider North West Dealmakers Awards 2025 and Regional Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2025.
Led by the highly-experienced Ruth Hargreaves, our 60-strong corporate team contains Hall of Fame lawyers, Leading Partners and Next Generation Partners recognised by clients and peers for their role in market-leading work. Marcus Armstrong specialises in the financial and professional services, healthcare and technology sectors. Chris Peace is widely regarded as one of the leading lawyers in retail pharmacy transactions throughout England and Wales. Dan McCormack has a strong track record across M&A that includes advising on the acquisition of North Brewing by Kirkstall Brewery.
From our office at 1 City Square at the heart of Leeds, we support organisations, shareholders and business leaders right across Yorkshire with their growth, investment, divestment, exit and restructuring requirements.
We’re the only UK law firm with an in-house Deal Advisory team.
Our deal advisors guide every stage of your corporate transaction journey, from concept to completion, advising on deal structure, funders, targets, buyers and price negotiations. The team proactively creates deals and brings parties together.
This offers you a unique advantage: strategic legal and financial advice for MBOs, MBIs, acquisitions, disposals and fundraisings all in one place.
Our Deal Advisory Executive Zaryab Hussain is based in Leeds and advises business owners across Yorkshire and the wider country on disposals, acquisitions, fundraises, valuations, MBOs and MBIs.
“Praised for its ability to go 'go above and beyond' and 'outstanding industry knowledge', Brabners... [handles] the full scope of corporate and commercial matters... Feedback from clients has always been favourable... consistently high-quality level of service.”
The Legal 500 2026
“We've worked with Brabners for more than five years on a number of major corporate, commercial and financing projects. Brabners helps us to identify and address relevant legal issues early. The team is proactive, pragmatic, commercial and works seamlessly with our in-house legal team and other advisers. Put simply, Brabners provides exemplary, cost-effective support.”
Richard May, Partner, General Counsel & Head of Compliance, Omni Partners
“Brabners draws considerable praise from clients for its ‘focused and commercial’ approach. The team is well-positioned to advise on the full scope of corporate and commercial work, including M&A, group organisations, private equity, contracts, e-commerce and data protections matters.”
The Legal 500 2025
“Marcus is superb, very easy to deal with and we have full confidence in the advice we receive.”
Client feedback, Chambers and Partners 2026
“Chris Peace's understanding of the pharmacy sector goes beyond the legal framework. He possesses an inside-out knowledge of the industry, covering operational, regulatory and market dynamics. This holistic perspective ensures that advice is not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with industry best practices and business goals. His ability to make complex issues understandable and his strategic foresight have been invaluable, solidifying his role as a trusted advisor.”
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Driven by our mission to make the difference, we became the UK’s largest law firm to achieve B Corp certification in 2022.
Through The Brabners Foundation, we partner closely with charities and social enterprises across Leeds and beyond to create lasting impact.
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