Freeths LLP’s team in Oxford advises clients ranging from owner-managed SMEs and individual entrepreneurs to listed public companies. Its workload features private equity transactions, restructuring, and M&A transactions, particularly in the healthcare, life sciences, and tech sectors. Corporate specialist Malin Svanberg Larsson‘s co-leads the team. Tom Walker advises directors and shareholders on corporate matters, including exits. On the commercial side, the team assists major retail, transport, and food brands. Commercial expert and co-lead alongside Svanberg Larsson, Rebecca Howlett, is experienced in advising on complex agreements, branding, and growth strategies. Hollie Robinson is another name to note.

Shoosmiths LLP’s team in Thames Valley assists both domestic and global clients across the tech and AI, energy and infrastructure, and consumer and retail sectors. Its workload features complex corporate, private equity, venture capital, and M&A transactions. With specialisms in international data privacy and cybersecurity matters, Reading’s Nick Holland co-leads alongside Sanjeev Sharma, who works between London and Reading. Departures include those of former co-lead Nina Smith departed in March 2026, of Sean Wright in April 2026, and of Ami Bhatt in September 2025.

Assisting a domestic and international client base, Boyes Turner’s Reading team is recognised for its capabilities in handling tech-driven work. Corporate specialist and co-lead Chris Dobson assists with a variety of transactions and brings particular expertise across the tech, water, and agriculture sectors. Fellow co-lead Sarah Williamson advises on commercial contracts and tech-related agreements, including SaaS, IoT and cloud solutions. Duncan Kay  has experience assisting with the corporate aspects of succession planning, while Sophie Payne has investment expertise.

Gateley Legal’s Reading-based team advises businesses on early-stage growth through to strategic exit, and offers expertise in corporate governance, financing, and transactions. The team advises tech companies, owner-managed businesses, and established corporates on complex M&A and disposal matters. Co-head Andrew Peddie focuses on tech-related transactional matters, while fellow co-head Nicola Bennett advises on private M&A, corporate governance, equity allocations, and share transfers. Laurel Knight is another name to note.

HCR Law‘s team’s workload includes advice on private equity, M&A deals, and commercial contracts across various sectors, including education, sports, and entertainment. Rachel Turner handles high-value M&A and private equity transactions, while Rachel Khiara advises on governance and regulatory compliance; the pair co-lead the group. Robert Rice is noted for cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, while Lizzie Judd specialises in complex contractual cases. Nina Smith  joined in March 2026, following Michelle Gorman‘s arrival in January 2026.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s team advises clients across the tech and life sciences sectors on M&A matters, venture capital financings, and spin-out transactions. It assists early-stage and high-growth businesses, as well as mature companies and larger corporates. James Went is a key practitioner, as is Will Axtell, who has particular experience assisting entrepreneurs with exits to trade buyers and private equity investors. Tax specialist Kathy Potter assists with corporate tax and share scheme matters for VC-backed and growth companies. Matthew Martin heads the firm’s global corporate practice.

Broadfield Law UK LLP’s team assists with a range of corporate matters. Stephanie Perry  has an in-depth knowledge of the automotive and tech sectors, as does Philip Weaver . The team’s private equity and funds offering was significantly strengthened by the arrivals of Thames Valley-based co-head Mark Metcalfe and Sarah Souter in April 2025, of Ami Bhatt  in September of the same year, of Sean Wright in April 2026, and of Emma Ford   in May 2026. David Ramm co-heads from London.

Field Seymour Parkes LLP‘s group has capabilities advising entrepreneurs, owner-managed SMEs, and investors in a variety of matters. Philip Stephenson and Rachael Maunder have notable M&A expertise. Banking and finance expert Alex Illingworth has experience handling corporate transactions, as does Penelope Garden. Cathrine Ripley has a commercial, IP and tech specialism.

Clarkslegal LLP’s practice assists clients operating in a diverse range of sectors on complex and cross-border corporate transactions, restructurings, and asset and business transfers. Ashan Arif leads the team and is a trusted adviser to early-stage and scaling businesses. Stuart Mullins is also a key team member.

Positioned to act on regional, national and cross-border matters, KPMG Law’s team in Reading routinely advises on M&A, corporate structuring, reorganisations, and corporate finance. With a focus on founder-owned businesses, Tim Sydor leads the team and has notable experience acting on high-value deals. Rachel Reeves is another name to note.

Blandy & Blandy LLP’s team advises multinational corporates and UK subsidiaries on sales and purchases, project management, and commercial transactions. Debbie Brett leads the team in Reading, and has experience advising on corporate risk, and complex contracts. Peter Woolley is equipped to handle cross-border transactions. Emma Ford is also recommended.

Clifton Ingram LLP Solicitors' team is led by Barry Niven, who advises on various matters, including those regarding due diligence, share sales, and acquisitions. Niven also has experience dealing with large corporate restructurings, as does key practitioner Lily Holland-Hammond.

Gardner Leader LLP‘s team assists with cross-border M&A and investment mandates, as well as complex IT framework arrangements. Joe Lewis has particular experience in equity capital markets. Philip Humphreys has capabilities in M&A matters, and share and asset deals. Peter James advises on commercial contracts, data protection, and IP issues.

Mishcon de Reya LLP’s Oxford team is particularly well-placed to advise clients in the tech and life sciences sectors. Nicola McConville advises companies and investors from early-stage investment through to exit, and leads the team, in which Attilio Leccisotti is also a name to note.

SE-Solicitors’ practice handles matters including complex share purchases and sales, management buy-ins and outs, asset purchases, and restructurings. With experience acting on high-value corporate transactions, Hitendra Patel is a key name in Banbury. Oxford-based James Macdonald has expertise in matters related to bespoke commercial contracts. The pair co-lead the team.