Latest national M&A rankings place Ward Hadaway’s corporate team in Top 10

This follows exceptional results for the financial year 24/25, with turnover growth for the department up 21%.

The quarterly Experian MarketIQ M&A Review ranks the law firms and financial advisors that have been the most active in terms of corporate transactions across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Ward Hadaway has risen up the ranking to be placed 10th nationally in the latest table, which orders firms by the volume of deals completed. Our corporate team in each region is ranking in the top four, with substantial gains seen in Yorkshire and the North West.

Richard Butts, Partner in our Corporate team, said: “The collective effort of the team as we supported our clients has been exceptional, which is reflected in the 21% growth we have seen in our 24/25 figures.

“To have the Q1 ranking in the latest Experian results further highlights our standing in the market, recognised as a highly experienced, active and agile team supporting businesses on their corporate journey. We are so grateful to our clients who continue to appreciate the value in our advice and services by entrusting us with their business.

“As always, we would also like to thank our network of associates and intermediaries, from funding partners to financial advisors, with whom we have worked and built highly collaborative and productive relationships.

“The firm is undergoing a substantial and exciting period of growth. With plans to merge with Teesside’s The Endeavour Partnership – a firm with a very strong corporate pedigree – progressing well, we anticipate significant further growth. Whether a business is exploring a sale, merger, or acquisition or considering investment or funding, these results demonstrate our expertise on a national scale.”

With a multidisciplinary corporate team including specialists in banking and tax, combined with the support of colleagues from across the rest of the firm, from IP and data protection to regulatory and real estate, the team have acted for a diverse range of clients at varying stages of their corporate journey. This includes a wide range of sectors, with particular specialism in the recruitment, hospitality, life sciences, care, manufacturing, technology and construction sectors, acting for companies, shareholders, venture capital and private equity funds, and banks.

Whatever the type of transaction and advice required, our corporate team prides itself on its strategic, straightforward and transparent approach to helping businesses create long-term value.