Mergers & Acquisitions

Simpson Grierson's leading mergers and acquisitions practice has an extensive track record. Our specialists bring to a transaction broad international experience and a depth of expertise, gained from working in some of the world's leading international law firms.

We have significant experience across all merger and acquisition types: public takeovers, private sales, contested bids, merger, and other business restructures. In addition to private sector work, we have advised on the corporatisation and privatisation of business divisions of central and local government.

Merger and acquisition activity always marks a significant point of change for an organisation, irrespective of the sector or transaction size. Demands and pressures are heightened, and the deal must be managed as effectively and efficiently as possible. Recognising this, we form specific deal teams, which are responsive and accessible to meet the deal's requirements.

Our deal teams include industry specialists relevant to the transaction and to the post-closing integration phase. A key focus is to help manage execution and residual risks. We work to do this and to ensure a transaction is documented and settled as effectively and quickly as possible.