HCR Law shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year at Insider Wales Dealmakers

HCR Law has been shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year at the prestigious Insider Wales Dealmakers Awards 2026, recognising another standout year for the firm’s Corporate team and its continued leadership in the mergers and acquisitions market.

The shortlist follows HCR Law’s latest success in the Experian MarketIQ Q1 2026 rankings, where the firm retained its position as the UK’s leading legal adviser for mergers and acquisitions by volume. HCR further strengthened its market-leading position, extending its lead by 37% over its nearest competitor.

Alongside retaining its position as the UK’s leading legal adviser for M&A by volume, HCR climbed from third to first place in the Wales rankings, becoming the most active dealmaker in the region according to Experian MarketIQ Q1 2026.

The results reflect the scale and breadth of HCR’s corporate practice in the Welsh market, which advises entrepreneurs, owner-managed businesses, investors, private equity-backed companies and national businesses on transactions across a wide range of sectors and deal sizes.

Martyn Davies, Corporate Partner and Head of HCR’s Cardiff Corporate team, said:

“Being shortlisted for Corporate Law Firm of the Year is a fantastic recognition of the quality of work our team delivers for clients across Wales and beyond. We are proud to advise on a wide range of transactions, helping ambitious businesses, entrepreneurs and investors achieve their strategic objectives. This nomination reflects the commitment, expertise and collaboration of our team and the trust our clients place in us.”

The winners will be announced at the Insider Wales Dealmakers Awards dinner at The Coal Exchange, Cardiff, on 17 September 2026.