Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP has a track record in cross-border transactions with a particular focus on M&A deals with US buyers and a strong presence in the life sciences and technology sectors. The team is equipped to handle the full spectrum of corporate work, ranging from advising start-ups on funding rounds to supporting clients with business sales and IPOs. The department is chaired by London-based Matthew Martin, who also acts as the firm’s Global Head of Corporate. Important team members in Oxford include Will Axtell, whose specialisms extend to advising entrepreneurs exiting to private equity, and James Went, one of the firm’s key contacts for high-volume corporate transactions, including spin-outs and venture capital financing. Both are well-supported by Dominique Sabatini.