The corporate team at JMW has been recognised by many independent law industry authorities in the UK. Scroll down to see what others have said about this department of law.
Chambers and Partners: 2025
JMW Solicitors has a respected corporate practice in Manchester with the ability to handle a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A deals, joint ventures, private equity investments and corporate governance matters. The firm enjoys a strong offering in the sports sector, while also handling transactions in industries such as financial services, healthcare and retail.
Legal 500: 2025
Drawing considerable praise from clients for its ability to marry its ‘tactical ability’ with an ’agile and extremely swift’ approach, JMW Solicitors LLP is routinely engaged by SMEs, owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and investors on a range of corporate and commercial matters. The team is led by Mike Blood, who advises clients on all corporate transactions, financing, members agreements and structuring. Mark Heppell works on matters including acquisitions and disposals, MBO’s, employee ownership trusts and joint ventures, while Richard Parkinson advises on key long term supply agreements and outsourcing agreements. London: JMW Solicitors LLP has a strong corporate offering which covers acquisitions and disposals, restructurings, and demergers, as well as share buybacks, private equity investments, and joint ventures. Craig Harrison leads the practice and is instructed by financial institutions, high net worth individuals, and shareholders. The team also benefits from the expertise of Edwin Richards, noted for his aptitude in private equity, venture and development capital, and equity capital markets, and Alex O’Leary, who concentrates on business sales and purchases, fundraising, and joint ventures.
Chambers: Corporate Department
What the team is known for: JMW Solicitors has a respected corporate practice in Manchester with the ability to handle a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A deals, joint ventures and corporate governance matters. The firm enjoys a strong reputation for its work in the sporting sector, while also handling transactions in industries such as mining, healthcare and retail.
The Legal 500: Corporate & Commercial
The corporate and commercial team at JMW Solicitors LLPadvises SMEs, owner-managed businesses, entrepreneurs and investors on a range of issues including tax reorganisations and demergers. The practice is headed by Mike Blood who has specialist knowledge in the sports, media and digital sectors. Mark Heppell works on corporate matters involving disposals, MBOs, joint ventures and share option schemes. Commercial law expert Richard Parkinson advises clients on consumer issues involving sales promotions and protection legislation.