Bio

Michael Young advises clients in respect of a broad range of corporate finance and company/commercial transactions, including cross-border and domestic takeovers, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and equity issues by public and private companies. Michael has extensive experience in acting for companies on their admission to the markets of the London Stock Exchange and subsequent fundraisings. Michael is the EMEA vice-chair of the firm’s global Mergers & Acquisitions group. Michael also acts for early stage and fast growth companies on all types of equity financing rounds. Michael has particular experience of acting for clients in the media and technology, financial services and energy and natural resources sectors. Legal 500 UK has recommended Michael for M&A and Venture Capital describing him as “a heavyweight in this particular field. Very user-friendly and pragmatic in his advice,” “adept at dealing with difficult individuals,” "definitely someone you want at your side in any transaction" and “super smart and responsive.” The "very hardworking" team head Michael has a strong reputation among start-ups and as well as his "strength when considering long-term planning for the company and its structure," he is "very calm, rational and extremely thorough."