Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)
What the Team is Known For
Dorsey & Whitney is a well-respected US-headquartered firm housing notable M&A capability. With a particular focus on technology, healthcare and financial services, the team handles a variety of corporate mandates, including acquisitions, sales and general corporate matters. The firm's London office is frequently engaged in cross-border transactions, often working in partnership with Dorsey's international network in the US and Asia.
Strengths
"The Dorsey & Whitney team provides superb attention to detail and acute commercial understanding along with speed of action."
"Dorsey & Whitney provides very high-quality public M&A advice, with a pragmatic and hands-on approach."
"Dorsey & Whitney is very client-focused. The team assigned was excellent in responsiveness, and in fact, it took initiatives to pre-empt any issues."
Work Highlights
Dorsey & Whitney advised DWF Group on the takeover by Inflexion Private Equity Partners, in a transaction valued at £342 million.
Notable Practitioners
Kate Francis holds expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A. She is also active in capital markets transactions where she assists clients with IPOs and placings on AIM. "Kate is one of the most experienced and capable practitioners in the market." "Kate provides all-around fantastic advice on highly complicated and first-time-ever matters." "Kate Francis is brilliant. She is very thorough, detailed and she always wants to get the best for clients."
Mark Taylor comes recommended for his strong practice advising on public and private M&A, and issues governed by the Takeover Code. He is active in the technology, media and real estate sectors. "Mark provides an excellent level of client service." "Mark is a seasoned M&A and public markets lawyer who is always solutions-focused."
