Top 10 of 431 law firms for Distressed M&A, Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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Distressed M&A covers buying or selling a business that is insolvent or near insolvency, including companies in administration or under insolvency proceedings. A solicitor in this area handles complex restructurings, asset acquisitions, and rescue transactions, where the goal is to preserve value for stakeholders. They translate financial distress into a deal, draft and negotiate asset or share purchase agreements, and coordinate with insolvency practitioners, directors, and creditors. The work often revolves around mitigating loss, preserving going‑concern value, and ensuring compliance with insolvency rules and competition law.

What a solicitor handles in these matters

The solicitor conducts targeted due diligence on the distressed entity, negotiates with administrators or liquidators, drafts or revises asset or share purchase agreements, negotiates warranties and indemnities, and manages transactional steps such as the transfer of contracts, assignment of leases, and handling of employee matters through TUPE or equivalent processes. They may advise on pre‑pack arrangements, bid strategies, and regulatory or competition considerations, ensuring the deal aligns with insolvency procedures and creditor interests.

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Richard Clapham

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Working with Richard at Downs Solicitors was an excellent experience from start to finish. He played a pivotal role in steering our client through the sale of their business, guiding them carefully through every stage of the legal process and ensuring the transaction stayed firmly on track and on time. Richard’s professionalism, attention to detail, and calm, measured approach gave everyone confidence throughout what could have been a very complex and stressful process. He was particularly impressive in the way he interpreted and distilled key legal points for our client, clearly highlighting the issues that genuinely required their consideration while preventing unnecessary distractions. This allowed our client to make informed decisions quickly and with confidence. His communication was consistent, clear, and proactive, and he worked collaboratively with all parties involved to keep momentum in the transaction. We greatly appreciated his commercial awareness and practical mindset, which were instrumental in achieving a smooth and successful completion. We would not hesitate to work with Richard again and would highly recommend him and the team at Downs Solicitors to anyone navigating a business sale.

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