Nirav Patel

Nirav is a Partner in the Corporate team at Bates Wells and co-leads the Development Finance practice. He specialises in M&A, private equity, and cross-border transactions, advising both buyers and sellers, including listed companies, private equity funds, and international foundations. His work spans a variety of sectors, with a focus on technology, medical technology, professional services, impact investing and corporate real estate. Nirav frequently advises founders and owner-managers on all stages of their business lifecycle, from fundraising and investment rounds to M&A and exits. In addition, Nirav has significant experience in corporate structuring, joint ventures, partnerships, and wealth planning, particularly for ESG-focused and purpose-driven clients. · Bates Wells

EnglandCorporate / M&A, Private Equity

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Partner in the Corporate team at Bates Wells who co-leads the Development Finance practice, specialising in M&A, private equity and cross-border transactions and advising buyers and sellers including listed companies, private equity funds and international foundations. Works across sectors including technology, medical technology, professional services, impact investing and corporate real estate, and advises founders and owner-managers on fundraising, investment rounds, M&A and exits; also experienced in corporate structuring, joint ventures, partnerships and wealth planning for ESG-focused and purpose-driven clients.

Practice areas

Corporate / M&APrivate EquityDevelopment FinanceInternational / Cross-Border TransactionsJoint VenturesWealth PlanningCorporate Structuring

Office

England

Bates Wells · Nirav is a Partner in the Corporate team at Bates Wells and co-leads the Development Finance practice. He specialises in M&A, private equity, and cross-border transactions, advising both buyers and sellers, including listed companies, private equity funds, and international foundations. His work spans a variety of sectors, with a focus on technology, medical technology, professional services, impact investing and corporate real estate. Nirav frequently advises founders and owner-managers on all stages of their business lifecycle, from fundraising and investment rounds to M&A and exits. In addition, Nirav has significant experience in corporate structuring, joint ventures, partnerships, and wealth planning, particularly for ESG-focused and purpose-driven clients.

England

Expertise

TechnologyMedical TechnologyProfessional ServicesImpact InvestingCorporate Real EstateFounders & Owner-ManagersESG / Purpose-driven Clients

Education

Nottingham Law School, Legal Practice Course, 2005
Durham University, Law LB (Hons), 2004

Admissions

Admitted as a Solicitor, 2008