Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above
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Band 4
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For information on Weil's Corporate/M&A practice please visit Weil.com.
Chambers Review
Weil, Gotshal & Manges is often called upon to advise on high-value international M&A, particularly with regard to transactions involving Europe, the USA and Asia. It maintains a broad sector coverage that includes companies in the TMT, retail, energy, healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial services industries. The department also retains connections with investment banks, financial advisers and major private equity houses.
Work Highlights
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges represented Vitol in its acquisition of a 35% stake in Saras. The transaction values Saras at EUR1.7 billion.
Strengths
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"Weil is extremely responsive and delivers excellent service at all times. It doesn't just provide legal advice but understands the commercial implications and support, making the right judgements."
"Weil provides an excellent all-round capability. The team has the ability to be technically strong and accurate, but also match it to an overall commercial and strategic perspective."
"Weil has a team of experts with great experience. The team is very strong in handling complex matters with a range of expertise in private and public M&A."
"Weil is extremely responsive and delivers excellent service at all times. It doesn't just provide legal advice but understands the commercial implications and support, making the right judgements."
"Weil provides an excellent all-round capability. The team has the ability to be technically strong and accurate, but also match it to an overall commercial and strategic perspective."
"Weil has a team of experts with great experience. The team is very strong in handling complex matters with a range of expertise in private and public M&A."
Notable Practitioners
David Avery-Gee heads Weil's London M&A group. He advises on high-value deals across a range of sectors, but is best known for his close relationships with leading corporates in the energy and natural resources spaces.
"David is an excellent lawyer who is very responsive to client needs and delivers concise and commercially relevant advice."
"David is an exceptional lawyer. He is technically excellent, responsive and a pleasure to work with, but his super power is his commercial awareness."
"David has the elite touch when it comes to judgement, commercial awareness and strategic advice."
Sarah Flaherty is frequently entrusted by clients to advise on UK takeovers, corporate restructurings and public and private M&A transactions. She draws on knowledge gained during her secondment at the Takeover Panel.
"Sarah is a brilliant lawyer and adviser. She brings with her a wealth of experience from her secondment to the Takeover Panel."
"Sarah is extremely detailed and thorough but comes into a league of her own with her ability to quickly identify the most pertinent and commercially relevant points."
"Sarah is incredibly bright and clearly understands all of the issues."
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