Cross-border executive appointments — key UK tax & corporate considerations
We outline the key payroll, tax and governance issues that overseas companies typically face when appointing a UK‑based executive.
Corporate law solicitors in Liverpool
Award-winning strategic legal advice on the full spectrum of corporate matters.
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Liverpool’s leading corporate law experts
Our corporate legal team is one of the UK’s largest and most active.
We advise business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs and shareholders across the Liverpool region on the full spectrum of corporate law matters — M&A, private equity, business sales, tax advisory and governance.
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) — Support for businesses on the growth journey, managing risk and smoothing deals at every stage.
- Business sales and exits — Full-service support on all the complexities of selling a company, its business or its assets.
- Tax advisory — Advice from specialist tax lawyers on corporate transactions, M&A, investments, international matters and HMRC disputes.
- Private equity — Expert advice for management teams, shareholders and investors on the entire PE investment cycle.
- Venture capital and high-growth companies — Legal guidance for through the full investment process, from seed stage to exit.
- Employee ownership trusts (EOT) — Guidance for business owners looking to secure their legacy and realise the benefits of being employee-owned.
- Governance — Helping organisations to remain robust, compliant, resilient and well-structured at every stage.
The team works closely with our commercial and deal advisory teams to add value at every stage of the corporate lifecycle.
Talk to our corporate solicitors by emailing hello@brabners.com, calling 0333 004 4488 or completing our contact form.
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Award-winning corporate lawyers, serving Merseyside with warmth, talent & expertise
Covering growth and investment to restructuring and exits, our corporate team is one of the UK’s most active dealmakers.
Last year, we advised on 168 transactions with a combined value of over £900m — a fourth consecutive year of growth and a 16% rise in activity.
Recognised for “outstanding industry knowledge” and an ability to “go above and beyond”, our practice is ‘Top Tier’ for corporate and commercial matters in The Legal 500.
We were also 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.
The 60-strong Liverpool team is led by Mark Rathbone, who brings over three decades’ experience advising on significant corporate transactions and all aspects of corporate law.
As well as being one of the largest and most active, our corporate team is also one of the most specialised. With a client base spanning sports, tech, health, retail, professional services, housing, energy and more, we bring sector-specific commercial insight to every case.
We advise business leaders, senior professionals, shareholders and investors across the entire Merseyside region and North West. Our team can talk virtually or face-to-face at our office at Exchange Flags — whatever is most comfortable and convenient for you.
Meet our Liverpool corporate lawyers
Legal & financial strategic advice, under one roof
We’re the only UK law firm with dedicated in-house deal advisors.
Through Brabners Deal Advisory, we offer integrated legal and financial assistance in one place — a unique strategic advantage.
The team supports around MBOs, MBIs, acquisitions, disposals and fundraisings, from concept to completion. We can advise on deal structure, finding funders, targets or buyers and negotiating on price to create the best possible deal.
Trust our multidisciplinary team to help you find the best solution for your corporate growth, investment, divestment, exit and restructuring aims.
“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
“It was a pleasure working with Daniel Hayhurst, Olayanju Phillips and the team at Brabners on the Series A equity investment by Puma Investments into Bikmo. We are very pleased with the quality of advice, in-depth knowledge and responsiveness demonstrated by the corporate team, who advised us on and negotiated the transaction documents throughout the deal and managed the process from start to finish. Their assistance was invaluable in bringing the funding round to a successful close.”
CFO, Bikmo
Recognised for excellence in corporate law
Corporate law: expert insights
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Supreme Court decision increases VAT recovery risk on share sale costs
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Autumn Budget 2025 — what international businesses need to know about UK tax changes
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Last bid standing — Paramount’s Warner Bros takeover & the UK merger control test
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Can The Hundred challenge the IPL? 6 potential key changes explained in new era for English cricket
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The evolving role of external counsel in corporate transactions
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Brabners advises shareholders of Rural Solutions on strategic acquisition by Celnor Group
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Feeling trapped? Options for succession & exit for law firm partners
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Autumn Budget 2025 — Employee Ownership Trust capital gains tax changes explained
We explore the Chancellor’s decision to change the capital gains tax (CGT) relief available for disposals to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).
Why employee ownership is reshaping law firm succession
We explore why a law firm might favour an employee ownership model and outline the common themes behind their choice.
The Times Best Law Firms
We're thrilled to have been commended in three separate categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2026.
Supporting an NHS Trust to sell a dental practice to a private buyer
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What acquirers should know about the National Security & Investment Act
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Shaping the future of IVF technology with expert transaction support
We’ve supported IMT Matcher in pursuing strategic partnership with ReproTech LLC, creating a global leader in IVF treatment technology.
Journey to exit — employee ownership advantages & challenges explained
We explore employee ownership as a route to exit and detail the associated benefits and challenges.
Journey to exit — 4 key deal structures when selling a business explained
Selling a business can be a daunting prospect. Yet while there are a variety of ways in which a deal can be structured, they all fall into a few broad categories.
14 top tips for successful mergers & acquisitions
Our experts share 14 of the most crucial lessons they've learned to help companies on the acquisition trail complete deals successfully.
Rethinking earn-outs in insurance M&A — why retained commission income is the metric that matters
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How specialist EO advisors Brabners support businesses along their employee ownership journey
We support EOBs at three key milestones along the journey: the EO transition, incentivising senior leadership and financial freedom.
Thinking of exiting a business? When to stick, twist or show your hand
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Since 1815, we’ve grown to become one of the largest independent law firms in the country.
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