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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - UK
5
Band 5
What the Team is Known For

Davis Polk has a strong London offering whose UK and US-qualified lawyers handle a range of corporate transactions, notably those with transatlantic dimensions. Its client base of public and private companies and investment banks looks to the firm for counsel in high-end M&A. The department has demonstrable capabilities in the TMT, financial services and energy sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Davis Polk advised SS&C Technologies in connection with its £1.2 billion acquisition of Blue Prism.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Will Pearce
3
Will Pearce
3
Band 3

Will Pearce heads the firm's Europe corporate practice and has cultivated a strong reputation for his consummate handling of high-value M&A. His experience covers a number of industry sectors, and his practice has an extensive global footprint.

"Will is not only a deal maker, but he will go the extra mile in providing creative ideas to help solve problems."

"Will works hard to understand our business drivers and dynamics and this enhances the value we receive from his advice."

"Will's knowledge is deep across practice areas; he also understands capital markets, employment and tax law."

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Will Pearce
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Will Pearce
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