
Helen Gerrard ranked in Chambers UK 2027 for corporate and finance expertise
Helen Gerrard, Partner and Head of Corporate and Finance at Ignition Law, has been ranked as a Band 2 lawyer for SME-focused firms in the Chambers UK Guide 2027.

Helen Gerrard, Partner and Head of Corporate and Finance at Ignition Law, has been ranked as a Band 2 lawyer for SME-focused firms in the Chambers UK Guide 2027.

Ignition Law is delighted to welcome Isabel Ward as a Paralegal in the firm’s Corporate Team. Isabel joins Ignition following outstanding academic success, including a First-Class degree from University College London, a distinction in her MA Law conversion course and passing SQE1 on her first attempt. Drawn to Ignition’s entrepreneurial approach, ethical values and commitment to innovation, Isabel is particularly interested in the intersection of law and artificial intelligence and looks forward to supporting clients through all stages of their growth journey.

Whether you are looking to grow your business through acquisition, combine forces with another company, or sell to a larger organisation, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) represent some of the most significant transactions a business can undertake.
If you are planning to sell your business, shares, or part of a business, tax is likely to be a key concern.

As businesses grow, diversify or prepare for major transactions, their existing corporate structures can start to work against them rather than support them.

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