Webinar 20th May 2026 – Law Firm M&A – Practical Legal Guidance from an Experienced M&A Solicitor
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Webinar 20th May 2026 – Law Firm M&A – Practical Legal Guidance from an Experienced M&A Solicitor

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Thinking about selling your law firm now or buying one? Join our live webinar, Buying & Selling Law Firms: Practical Legal Guidance from an Experienced M&A Solicitor, where we’ll break down the legal side of buying & selling an SME law firm in clear, practical terms. Jonathan Fagan Business Brokers.

Jonathan Fagan & Taillte Mallon, directors of Jonathan Fagan Business Brokers, will be joined by Harry Winkley, solicitor & head of the M&A legal team at Herrington Carmichael LLP. Harry and his team have advised on numerous SME law firm transactions and this interactive session will cover the key stages of a sale, including price negotiation, due diligence, heads of terms, common deal pitfalls, managing legal costs, and regulatory compliance.

Whether you’re planning an exit soon or simply want to understand how to prepare for maximum value, this is your chance to ask candid questions and gain expert insight.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to prepare your business for sale and how to get ready to buy
  • Key legal issues that can impact value or delay completion
  • What buyers look for during due diligence (or ought to be looking for)
  • How heads of terms can protect everyone
  • Common mistakes buyers & sellers make — and how to avoid them
  • Practical ways to keep legal costs under control

Live Q&A included – ask questions and get practical answers from a trusted expert.

Ideal for SME owners, directors, law firm buyers and anyone considering a future sale or exit.

Who this session is for

This session is designed for:

  • Owners or partners of SME law firms
  • Law firm buyers
  • Firms considering growth through acquisition
  • Senior lawyers exploring future ownership options

Confidentiality and Anonymity

Your attendance is confidential.

  • Cameras and microphones are disabled
  • Attendees are not visible to one another
  • Questions can be submitted privately to our experts
  • You may join using initials or a preferred name

Registration is required only to provide access details. There is no obligation and no sales follow-up.

Hosted by Jonathan Fagan & Taillte Mallon

Jonathan Fagan is a qualified solicitor, recruitment consultant and law firm adviser. He has been providing professional assistance in relation to the sale, merger & acquisition of law firms & accountancy practices for over 25 years.

Taillte Mallon is a director of Jonathan Fagan Business Brokers Limited, and actively involved in deals from initial stages through to completion.

After the session

If you would like to request a private conversation after the event, you will be able to do so separately — there is no obligation.

Book a Place

Click the link below to go to the Jonathan Fagan website and reserve your place. No charge and completely confidential.

Jonathan Fagan

Jonathan Fagan LLM FIRP is Managing Director of Ten-Percent Legal Recruitment. He has been recruiting solicitors and legal support staff for law firms and in house legal departments for over 25 years and handles law firm sales & mergers. A non-practising solicitor on the Roll since 2000, he is also the author of a number of legal career books. You can contact Jonathan at cv@ten-percent.co.uk