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Skadden has one of the leading M&A practices in the world. For more than 20 years, we have developed a top mergers and acquisitions capability in Europe with a focus on complex, cross-border transactions. We have significant and unique experience in structuring and executing challenging transactions throughout our network of European offices. In London, we have an established first-tier capability in Takeover Code regulated transactions and have a fully established non-public and private equity transactions practice. We offer significant advantages in managing complex cross-border issues and the demands of multiple legal and regulatory regimes.

We develop strategies for execution of our mandates drawing on the wealth of experience of a close knit and complementary group of European and U.S. practitioners to utilise practices and developments from the world of M&A, sensitive to the local environment in which the acquisition entities are established.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - UK
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Skadden offers an exceptional platform for transatlantic corporate deals, with recognised strength in cross-border M&A and US inbound work. It demonstrates considerable strength on domestic and pan-European matters. The department's impressive bench covers numerous sectors, including pharmaceutical, telecommunications, insurance and financial services. Skadden's client base comprises numerous household-name corporations and financial sponsors.

Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised Thailand’s Central Group and the Austrian property company Signa, on their joint £3.8 billion acquisition of Selfridges.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Lorenzo Corte
2
Lorenzo Corte
2
Band 2

Lorenzo Corte focuses his highly regarded practice on the representation of clients in cross-border M&A and joint ventures, with experience handling those in the technology, retail and energy sectors. He is global head of Skadden's transactional practice.

"Lorenzo is extremely knowledgeable and he is a strategic thinker."

"We always feel Lornezo has our back."

George Knighton
3
George Knighton
3
Band 3

George Knighton concentrates his notable practice on the representation of clients in public and private M&A and corporate restructurings. His sector expertise includes experience in fintech and retail.

"George makes it look effortless; he is incredibly clever and has a brilliant commercial way of dealing with matters."

"George offers extremely impressive service delivery and commerciality."

Bruce Embley
5
Bruce Embley
5
Band 5

Bruce Embley is well regarded for the calibre of his advice on complicated domestic and cross-border M&A, and receives mandates from the firm's top corporate and sponsor clients.

"Bruce is very sharp. He achieves the right balance between creativity and calculated risk-taking."

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Lorenzo Corte
2
Lorenzo Corte
2
Band 2
George Knighton
3
George Knighton
3
Band 3
Bruce Embley
5
Bruce Embley
5
Band 5

Members

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