Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
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Jones Day has an established practice that is frequently engaged on high-end and mid-market transactions such as acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. Its international network enables it to maintain strength in international deals, particularly in Europe, Asia and the US. The firm's areas of focus include transactions in the real estate, life sciences, industrial and defence sectors.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day advisedMacquarie Asset Management, via the Macquarie GIG Renewable Energy Fund 2 SCSp, in its acquisition of 50% of Enel Green Power Hellas. This transaction implies an enterprise value of EUR980 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I get excellent service from Jones Day. The team provides very prompt replies, balanced and pragmatic advice, availability and friendly support in difficult times."
"Jones Day always has the perfect lawyer with the perfect expertise at the right time."
"The Jones Day team, from the most senior to the most junior member, is a well-oiled machine. It can handle any deal, no matter the complexity."
"I get excellent service from Jones Day. The team provides very prompt replies, balanced and pragmatic advice, availability and friendly support in difficult times."
"Jones Day always has the perfect lawyer with the perfect expertise at the right time."
"The Jones Day team, from the most senior to the most junior member, is a well-oiled machine. It can handle any deal, no matter the complexity."
Notable Practitioners
Giles Elliott comes highly recommended for his skilled handling of public and private M&A, among a number of other transactional matters. He acts for a stable of corporate and sponsor clients.
"I especially appreciate Giles' ability to communicate candidly and frankly."
"Giles is an attorney of the highest quality."
Vica Irani exhibits an excellent grasp of sophisticated M&A, securities matters and governance issues as they arise across a broad array of industry sectors. Her practice is international in scope, and she is co-leader of the firm's corporate practice.
"Vica is among the best in her field. She is very capable."
"Vica is absolutely first-rate. She is sharp, calm, thorough and runs her team well."
"Vica is super responsive and the level of guidance and advice she provides is second to none."
Leon Ferera is a highly experienced corporate lawyer. His broad expertise covers public and private M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance issues.
"It is always a pleasure to work with Leon. He has a lot of experience with M&A, knows our industry and the particular challenges that come with it."
"Leon is knoweldgeable and gives calm and balanced advice."
"Leon is commercially astute and pragmatic."
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