Corporate law solicitors in London

Award-winning legal expertise, covering the full corporate lifecycle.

The Tower Bridge over the River Thames during daytime, with a partly cloudy sky and city skyline in the background.

London’s corporate law specialists

Our award-winning corporate team is one of the largest, most active and most specialised in the UK.

We advise business leaders, management teams, founders and investors across Greater London on the full range of corporate law matters — M&A, private equity, venture capital, business sales, tax advisory, joint ventures, solvent restructuring and governance.

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) — End-to-end legal guidance for companies on the acquisition (or ‘buy and build’) trail.
Business sales and exits — Comprehensive support on the complexities of selling a company, its business or its assets.
Joint ventures – Guidance on the structure and set up and implementing joint venture arrangements.
Tax advisory — Creative, commercially-minded solutions for complex corporate tax issues.
Employee ownership trusts (EOTs) — Strategic support for transitioning to an employee ownership model.
Governance — Effective governance solutions to ensure compliance with all legal obligations, including shareholders agreements.
Private equity — Helping management teams, shareholders and investors to navigate the complexities of PE transactions.
Venture capital and high-growth companies — Advising founders and investors along the investment journey.

Our corporate experts work closely with our specialist commercial and deal advisory teams to add value at every stage of the company lifecycle.

This allows us to provide an integrated, one-stop-shop approach for your business’ growth, investment, divestment, exit and restructuring aims.

Talk to our London corporate team by emailing hello@brabners.com, calling 0333 004 4488 or completing our contact form.

Please to view this map.

Award-winning expertise for London’s diverse corporate landscape

We’re one of the UK’s most active dealmaking corporate teams, having advised on 168 transactions in 2025 with a total value of around £1bn.

We’re also one of the country’s most specialised law firms. With an extensive client base across sports, tech, health, retail, professional services, housing, energy and more, we bring sector-specific commercial insights to every case.

The 60-strong corporate team, led by Mark Rathbone, is celebrated for its “outstanding industry knowledge” and “consistently high-quality level of service” in The Legal 500 testimonials. Our London-based corporate team is headed up by Stuart Hatcher, a Director at Brentford FC who’s recognised as a ‘Top Recommended Corporate Lawyer’ in the Spear’s 500, which states that he’s “well known for his work with international start-ups, scale-ups and fast-growth companies, including family-owned and entrepreneur-led businesses” as well as his “hands-on approach, network of contacts and personal touch”. London-based English tax law expert Euri Yoon heads up our corporate tax advisory practice.

Collectively, we’re a ‘Top Tier’ firm for corporate and commercial matters. Individually, many of our experts are recognised as Hall of Fame lawyers, Leading Partners and Next Generation Partners.

The team has also been crowned Regional Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2025, held in London.

Conveniently located in the City of London, we support organisations, shareholders and business leaders right across the Greater London area.

As a certified B Corp, we're independently recognised for being purpose-driven, committed to creating benefits for all stakeholders and operating as a force for good.

Speak to our corporate lawyers

Meet our London corporate lawyers

Mark Rathbone

Partner, Head of Corporate

Stuart Hatcher

Partner

Euri Yoon

Partner

View all

Business people shaking hands deal advisory

Making great deals happen across London

We’re the only UK law firm with in-house deal advisors.

Through Brabners Deal Advisory, you have a team of specialist accountants who proactively create deals and bring parties together.

Our deal advisors support around MBOs, MBIs, acquisitions, disposals and fundraisings. From concept to completion, you’ll have access to expert guidance on deal structure, funders, targets, buyers and price negotiations.

This integrated offering gives you a unique strategic advantage: legal and financial advice under one roof.

Discover Deal Advisory

“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

“Euri Yoon’s ability to explain sensitive and complex tax matters in clear, layman’s terms made a real difference. As an overseas company with UK operations, our questions covered a broad range of tax and operational issues, yet Euri responded promptly and thoroughly to both major and minor matters, with consistent follow-through.”
Finance Director, global biotech company

Celebrated for excellence

HealthInvestor Awards 2025 Finalist, Legal Advisors of the Year, Private, with a black and red background featuring red arrow graphics.

Legal Business Awards 2025, Regional/Offshore Firm of the Year, Winner trophy badge with black background and gold, blue and white text and accents.

Corporate law: expert insights

16 March 2026

Cross-border executive appointments — key UK tax & corporate considerations

A man and woman sitting on a grey sofa in a modern office lounge, looking at a tablet together with a laptop and two coffee cups on the black table.

We outline the key payroll, tax and governance issues that overseas companies typically face when appointing a UK‑based executive.

9 March 2026

Managing tax risks for internationally mobile employees — 6 practical steps for employers

Four diverse professionals are engaged in a discussion around a tablet in a modern office setting, with a large plant and green accent wall in the background.

We outline the key UK tax issues for employers sending staff to the UK and highlight steps to stay compliant while maximising reliefs.

3 March 2026

Supreme Court decision increases VAT recovery risk on share sale costs

Person using a calculator, pen, and documents on a desk with a calendar, mug, and smartphone.

We explain what the Hotel La Tour decision means in practice and how businesses can manage the resulting VAT risk.

2 March 2026

Autumn Budget 2025 — what international businesses need to know about UK tax changes

People in business suits leaning over a table with laptops and documents, with a digital hologram of a globe and data visualisation projecting above.

We break down what the Budget means for international employers, investors and multinational groups.

27 February 2026

Last bid standing — Paramount’s Warner Bros takeover & the UK merger control test

We explore why Paramount's bid for Warner Bros is likely to trigger intense scrutiny by UK and EU regulators.

16 February 2026

Making acquisitions work — 5 practical lessons from 25 years of deal experience

Two men are seated facing each other on chairs in a room with a glass partition behind them. They appear to be engaged in a conversation.

We set out the practical lessons, human factors and challenges that shape successful transactions, covering strategy, due diligence and post‑completion.

5 February 2026

Brabners delivers fourth consecutive year of dealmaking growth

Two people shake hands in a modern office setting, one holding an orange folder while the other wears a mustard yellow sweater.

We’ve delivered another strong year of dealmaking, achieving 16% growth and advising on more than £900m in transactions.

28 January 2026

London expansion & record revenues drive next phase of growth at Brabners

Aerial view of London at sunset featuring the Gherkin, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, and the 'B' building with a glass facade reflecting the sky.

We’re delighted to announce the opening of a new office in London, marking a major milestone at the end of a year defined by strong financial performance.

14 January 2026

ECCTA 2023 — changes to company registers & compliance duties explained

A group of four professionals in business attire engaged in a discussion in a modern office with large windows.

We explore the key changes that the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act ushers in and outline what they mean for companies going forward.

14 January 2026

Can The Hundred challenge the IPL? 6 potential key changes explained in new era for English cricket

A cricket player in white pads and gloves attempts a shot with a bat, while another player, also in white, stands nearby on a grassy field.

2025 could well be remembered as the ‘end of the beginning’ for The Hundred.

9 January 2026

The evolving role of external counsel in corporate transactions

A woman and a man are sitting across from each other in a glass-walled office, engaged in conversation. The woman has long blonde hair, is dressed in a dark sweater and trousers, and is wearing distinctive leopard-print sneakers. The man has short dark hair, glasses, a light striped shirt, and dark trousers, with a notebook on his lap. They are seated in brown chairs in front of a glass wall with wooden vertical stripes.

We break down the recurring challenges that GCs face across transactions and projects and outline how we can help them with practical, flexible support.

16 December 2025

Brabners advises shareholders of Rural Solutions on strategic acquisition by Celnor Group

Two people discussing architectural floor plans at a wooden table, with plans, pens, and measuring tools. One person points to a section of the blueprint.

Our corporate team advised the shareholders of Rural Solutions on its acquisition by Celnor Group, an investor in businesses across the TICC sector.

8 December 2025

Feeling trapped? Options for succession & exit for law firm partners

Two people are shaking hands in a professional setting, with a third person clapping nearby. They are wearing formal shirts, with a blurred office background.

We explore the succession options available to law firm partners — from partner buy‑outs to private equity sales, acquisitions and EOTs.

3 December 2025

Autumn Budget 2025 — Employee Ownership Trust capital gains tax changes explained

Four professionals sit around a white table in a modern office, engaged in a meeting. Two laptops display charts and graphs, and glasses of water are on the table.

We explore the Chancellor’s decision to change the capital gains tax (CGT) relief available for disposals to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).

28 November 2025

Why employee ownership is reshaping law firm succession

Multiple hands stacked on top of each other in a gesture of teamwork and unity.

We explore why a law firm might favour an employee ownership model and outline the common themes behind their choice.

13 November 2025

The Times Best Law Firms

We're thrilled to have been commended in three separate categories in The Times Best Law Firms 2026.

30 October 2025

Supporting an NHS Trust to sell a dental practice to a private buyer

A dentist consultation with dental X-ray images on a computer screen, a dental model, and paperwork on a light wood table.

We supported Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust (KCHFT) in the successful sale of Sandwich Dental Service.

16 October 2025

What acquirers should know about the National Security & Investment Act

Close-up of two people shaking hands, one holding a printed chart with a pie graph, in a professional setting with other blurred individuals in the background.

We explore what the NSIA means for investors, when to notify and why understanding control is key.

8 October 2025

Shaping the future of IVF technology with expert transaction support

Better workplace protection for women going through IVF

We’ve supported IMT Matcher in pursuing strategic partnership with ReproTech LLC, creating a global leader in IVF treatment technology.

30 September 2025

Journey to exit — employee ownership advantages & challenges explained

Smiling woman with glasses claps her hands during a meeting in front of a large window, with a blurred person in the foreground.

We explore employee ownership as a route to exit and detail the associated benefits and challenges.

19 September 2025

Journey to exit — 4 key deal structures when selling a business explained

A signpost with four arrows pointing in different directions against a beach background, reading "The Future Starts Today."

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.

17 September 2025

14 top tips for successful mergers & acquisitions

Colorful wooden building blocks arranged in a stepped pattern, with a blurred background of more scattered blocks on a wooden surface.

Our experts share 14 of the most crucial lessons they've learned to help companies on the acquisition trail complete deals successfully.

13 August 2025

Rethinking earn-outs in insurance M&A — why retained commission income is the metric that matters

As merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the insurance sector continues at pace, deal structures are evolving to reflect the unique economics of broking businesses.

13 June 2025