There are many reasons why someone may be looking to sell, merge or acquire a business. This could be for strategic growth, an exit, succession planning, or simply because the right offer comes along at the right time.

Burnetts Corporate team is firmly established as one of the leading M&A teams in the North West. Our accomplished lawyers are recognised in client guides Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as leaders in their field.

The team has the knowledge, experience and depth of resource to match what larger city firms have to offer.

Our expert guidance supports clients throughout the M&A process - from the crucial initial planning phase, to completion and beyond.

We take time to understand your business, your objectives, and the market you operate in – all with a view to ensuring you achieve the best terms possible. We also work closely with accountants and financial advisers to ensure that transactions run as smoothly as possible.

Our in-depth knowledge of the market means that we regularly add significant value to clients. We are frequently asked to assist on the decision-making when it comes to marketing a business for sale, or what price to offer, or accept. This added-value is just part of the expertise that sets us apart from our competitors.

We have an innovative, hands-on approach, and we truly enjoy the M&A work that we do. This is evidenced by the very positive feedback we receive from our valued clients.