Burges Salmon

Bristol based firm Burges Salmon is an independent law firm in the West of England. The firm is active in private equity work, capital markets, investment funds and M&A. The firm’s sector strengths include transport, energy, hotels and food and beverage.

Highlights

Burges Salmon advised a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority on the sale of its portfolio of 33 UK Marriott International hotels to a joint venture between KKR and The Baupost Group.

The firm advised Exedy Clutch Europe in relation to its acquisition of certain assets of Saietta Group Plc and Saietta Sunderland Plant Limited, both in Administration. The deal  was valued at GBP 2.7 million and closed April 2024. 

Burges Salmon advised US medical technology group AOTI on its GBP 140 million London float, the largest AIM IPO by capitalisation since February 2022.

Personnel Changes 

Charles Claisse joined as a corporate partner from Deloitte Legal in January 2025. 

Testimonials

2023

“Extremely proactive with emphasis on the sector knowledge. Client engagement is excellent” - Financial restructuring

“First rate knowledge of the FS market with efficient, practical and pragmatic advice to ensure a satisfactory outcome" - Financial services regulatory