Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Chambers Review
Goodwin has extensive experience of advising clients on both UK and cross-border M&A transactions. It is able to call upon its strong global presence to counsel on matters with US and European interests. The firm boasts notable expertise in the life sciences, technology and real estate sectors. The department is able to assist high-profile clients on divestitures, joint ventures and asset deals, among other matters.
Graham Defries is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Goodwin acted for Emergence Therapeutics, a European biopharmaceutical company,and its selling shareholders on its sale to Eli Lilly & Company.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Goodwin has significant resources that provide complete coverage of all legal matters at board level and especially during an acquisition transaction."
"All Goodwin team members are professional in their manner and are critical in tough negotiations."
"The Goodwin team make an effort to understand the client's business and their specific needs."
"Goodwin has significant resources that provide complete coverage of all legal matters at board level and especially during an acquisition transaction."
"All Goodwin team members are professional in their manner and are critical in tough negotiations."
"The Goodwin team make an effort to understand the client's business and their specific needs."