Iain Wright has almost 30 years of experience providing tailored, often innovative, advice to clients on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and securities transactions ranging in size from a few million dollars to tens of billions of dollars. Iain has a diverse practice, advising clients on all manner of M&A transactions (including public offers), joint ventures, and investments, often with a significant cross-border or international element, as well as advising on securities offerings, securities laws, and governance issues in the United Kingdom.
Iain’s transactional experience spans an extensive range of sectors, including technology, financial services, life sciences, telecommunications infrastructure, natural resources, automotive, and manufacturing. The breadth of Iain’s experience enables him to identify solutions for clients by leveraging his experience across market sectors, transactions, and geographies.
Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Iain was a partner in the corporate practice of another international law firm in London. He previously served as a member of the Law Society Company Law Sub-Committee.
Recommended, Corporate and Commercial: M&A: Lower Mid-Market Deals, £50m–£500m, The Legal 500 UK (2024, 2025)
Recommended, The Legal 500 UK (2013–2015, 2017)
Notable Practitioner, IFLR1000 Financial and Corporate Guide (2018–2023)