At Simmons, we have an established Public M&A practice, advising bidders, targets, shareholders and financial advisers on public takeovers.
Our team has considerable experience gained from secondments at major corporates, investment banks and regulatory bodies. Associate Thomas Grace is currently seconded at the Takeover Panel and consultant Mark Curtis was seconded at the Panel in 2000-2002.
Clients recognise our knowledge of how the Panel operates as a significant advantage. Working for all shareholders on public M&A transactions means that we also have broad understanding of market practice and how to execute a deal effectively.
Market recognition
“Simmons & Simmons has recognised strength advising corporates and financial institutions on domestic and international deals. It is highly skilled in a number of areas, including public takeovers, joint ventures and private sales.”
Chambers UK 2025, Corporate M&A
“They have an excellent breadth of knowledge and understanding of our needs as a client. They balance strong technical skills with a high degree of commerciality that allows business to be done.”
M&A, Legal 500 UK 2023
Our experience
Jefferies
£1.57 billion takeover bid by Blackstone for Hipgnosis Song Fund.
Scape Living and iQSA Holdco
£969 million offer for GCP Student Living.
Future plc
£594 million offer for GoCo Group plc.
Key contacts
If you have any questions, contact a member of the Public M&A team for assistance:
