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    ContractsLegal Advice for Merger Transaction
    Awarded contract

    Legal Advice for Merger Transaction

    Awarded
    £100k
    Published 22 May 2026

    Engage legal advisors to provide expert guidance and support for a planned merger transaction, including due diligence, negotiation, and regulatory compliance.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 22 May 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £100k
    Published 22 May 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £100,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      22 Feb 2026
      6 months ago
    • Sector
      Professional Services
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AO
      Allen Overy and Shearman
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    22 May 2026Today22 Feb 2026

    Brief

    This opportunity seeks qualified legal advisors to provide comprehensive guidance and counsel regarding a merger transaction. Services required include legal analysis, due diligence support, contract negotiation assistance, regulatory compliance review, and strategic recommendations to facilitate a successful merger. The advisor will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify risks, structure the transaction, and ensure all legal and regulatory requirements are met throughout the merger process.

    Track record

    15 awards · 12 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In professional services, UK EXPORT FINANCE has awarded 15 contracts to 12 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING LLP2× · 13%
    2. NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT LLP2× · 13%
    3. Clifford Chance LLP2× · 13%
    4. WAVEMAKER LIMITED1× · 7%
    5. FINANCIAL TIMES LIMITED(THE)1× · 7%
    6. Allen Overy and Shearman1× · 7%

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    Across professional services, the most active winners are REED SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT LIMITED, KPMG LLP, Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    fcc5f519-f3a2-43ea-ac99-b400865d139e-898925
    UE
    Buyer
    UK EXPORT FINANCE
    Sector
    Professional Services