A strong 2025 sees Ward Hadaway climb to Top 5 in latest national M&A deals round up
26th August, 2025
Ward Hadaway has continued to rise up the national rankings to feature in the top 5 corporate dealmakers nationally in the latest M&A deals round up for H1 2025.
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, ranking them by the volume of deals completed.
As well as featuring in fifth place nationally in the latest table, Ward Hadaway’s corporate teams in each office achieved exceptional regional results, in particular ranking first in Yorkshire and Humber, and third place in the North West, two of the most competitive regions of the UK.
Nik Tunley, who was appointed as Head of the Corporate department having joined the team as part of the recent merger with Teesside’s The Endeavour Partnership, said: “I am so proud of the team’s achievements. These results really are exceptional, and a testament to the collective efforts of everyone in each of our offices.
“To feature top 5 nationally is quite an accomplishment. I have been really impressed with the highly experienced, active and agile team who clearly go above and beyond for our clients, supporting businesses throughout their corporate journey.”
Paul Johnson, a partner in the Manchester office, added, “A great result in a challenging market and a great credit to a committed and talented team. As ever, thanks to all those who continue to support us.”
What is now the Teesside office of Ward Hadaway following July’s merger will provide a further injection of experience, expertise and networks through the addition of its well-regarded corporate team, adding an additional boost to the North East deals volumes which will count towards the firm’s results going forwards.
Nik added, “The recent merger and a new Birmingham office herald exciting times at the firm, as we continue to deliver on the firm’s clear strategy. These results demonstrate our expertise on a national scale, and that is an extremely strong foundation on which to build further growth. I am so grateful to my new colleagues, and look forward to working together to achieve even greater things.”
Ward Hadaway’s corporate team, which includes specialists in banking and tax, works closely with colleagues across the wider firm to assemble a multidisciplinary team bespoke to each transaction, drawing in experts in fields such as IP and data protection, regulatory, real estate and succession planning. Clients include companies and shareholders at varying stages of their corporate journey, as well as venture capital and private equity funds, and banks. The team works across a wide range of sectors, with particular specialism in the recruitment, hospitality, life sciences, care, manufacturing, technology and construction sectors.
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