Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 1
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A distinguished full-service law firm, Freshfields is recognised for its international mindset and its ability to lead cross-border work from its London centre. The law firm has outstanding international capabilities and can utilise widespread offices in its top-tier, integrated network, which incorporates highly-rated teams across Europe, the Middle East, the Americas and Asia-Pacific. Equally, the firm has established the 'Stronger Together' group of local firms, serving clients' needs in jurisdictions where collaboration with co-counsel is required.
Widely regarded as a global heavy-hitter in M&A, the group is a top choice for major UK and overseas clients, with a particularly strong track record representing UK corporates. The law firm regularly works with major public companies and is also a trusted adviser to private equity firms, equally adept advising on both substantial public and private M&A. It acts for clients with interests and operations abroad, typically forming a cross-office team with local Freshfields offices in major financial centres, or for work in emerging global economies by coordinating local counsel. The firm complements the M&A group with strong antitrust expertise and sector knowledge across the technology and pharmaceutical sectors and a top-notch merger control and competition law team.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields has a strong, experienced team that led the acquisition of a complex organisation with subsidiaries in several places across the globe. They managed local counsel in multiple jurisdictions on a seamless basis and helped coordinate regulatory filings, including in some unusual jurisdictions."
"Freshfields can draw on highly-experienced lawyers in multiple jurisdictions and has the depth of talent to cover all aspects of a complex restructuring transaction."
"Seamless coordination amongst US and UK teams."
"Freshfields has a strong, experienced team that led the acquisition of a complex organisation with subsidiaries in several places across the globe. They managed local counsel in multiple jurisdictions on a seamless basis and helped coordinate regulatory filings, including in some unusual jurisdictions."
"Freshfields can draw on highly-experienced lawyers in multiple jurisdictions and has the depth of talent to cover all aspects of a complex restructuring transaction."
"Seamless coordination amongst US and UK teams."
Notable Practitioners
Doug Smith is a corporate partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer who is based in London but is qualified to practise in New York. His primary focus is capital markets but he also has experience of cross-border M&A.
Piusha Bose is a corporate lawyer with a focus on the healthcare and life sciences industries. She often advises on deals pertaining to India.
"Piusha has worked extensively on India-related M&A work and is highly regarded in the market. She is deeply aware of the Indian regulatory and commercial environment and plays a prominent role in driving India-bound deals."