Napthens has been confirmed as the UK’s leading legal advisers on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the UK in the north west region in the third quarter of 2024.
The data from Experian Market IQ shows the firm advising upon an impressive 34 deals during the period.
Quarter four has already delivered a remarkably busy October for the corporate team, with 24 pre-budget transactions completed during the month, 20 of which were concluded in the final four days.
Notable activity included advising the partners of Pick Everard on its sale to French engineering consultancy giant Artelia, acting for the owners of the Wardell Armstrong group of companies which was acquired by SLR, a global environmental and sustainability consultancy with over 100 offices worldwide, advising Roadside Real Estate Plc on its sale of a minority interest in Cambridge Sleep Sciences to CGV Ventures and advising Abbey Logistics Group on its acquisition of Gussion Transport UK and Widnes Tank Container Services.
Keith Melling, partner and head of corporate, said: “It’s a true testament to the experience and dedication of the team to support the completion of a significant number of deals within the north west this last quarter.
“This reinforces our position as a staunch supporter of businesses and deals across the region and means we enter the final quarter of the year in a very strong position.
“As expected, the anticipated tax changes in the October budget accelerated business decisions, and the team worked tirelessly to complete 24 deals before the Autumn Statement. I’m incredibly proud of the efforts made by everyone in these final weeks, working around the clock and showing huge commitment.
“We have further transactions in the pipeline for the last quarter and will continue to support every client in the final months of 2024 and into the first quarter of 2025 before further tax rate changes take effect.
“I am confident that we will continue to be one of the most active advisers in the region into 2025.”
