Corporate/M&A | Global

Clifford Chance is a distinguished magic circle firm with a highly-esteemed global corporate practice, offering high-end M&A expertise across key international markets. The law firm offers:

       • Leading capabilities across markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

       • A respected position in Latin America, thanks to its strong foothold in Brazil, and well-regarded finance and capital markets expertise in the USA.

       • Experience servicing renowned multinational clients in sectors including energy, financial services and technology.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer is considered one of the leading lights in high-end, cross-border transactional mandates, with a wealth of experience handling landmark M&A deals across a number of jurisdictions. The law firm offers:

       • A formidable presence in Europe, with leading offices in the UK, Germany and Belgium.

       • A strong presence in Asia and the Middle East, where it is frequently instructed on deals concerning the banking and finance, TMT and aviation sectors.

       • A growing presence in the USA, and it continues to act on significant deals in Africa.

       • An impressive client base, including multinational corporates, financial institutions and private equity firms.

A renowned magic circle firm with a stellar global network of offices, Linklaters provides high-quality corporate expertise to an enviable array of household-name clients. The law firm offers:

       • Market-leading practices in Africa and the Middle East, an excellent Asia-Pacific offering, notably in China and Singapore, and a well-regarded team in Brazil.

       • Top-tier practices in the UK and Europe, acting for a diverse roster of infrastructure, natural resources and retail clients.

       • Strong relationships and experience in the banking sector, leveraging finance and capital markets expertise to support M&A transactions.

Skadden is a global M&A powerhouse reputed for acting on high-profile deals flowing across key jurisdictional and global regions. The law firm:

       • Is frequently sought out by major corporate clients and financial institutions for its enviable expertise in cross-border transactions, demonstrating particular adeptness in US markets.

       • Has well-established teams in Latin America and across Asia, as well as a stellar offering to clients seeking advice in Europe through its experienced UK and continental Europe practices.

       • Has a strong reputation for advising on significant transactions in sectors such as TMT, healthcare and pharmaceuticals.

A renowned global firm with a vast geographic footprint, Baker McKenzie is proficient in a broad array of high-end and mid-market transactions spanning multiple borders, and in emerging markets. The law firm has:

       • An enviable reputation in the Asia-Pacific region, including recognised corporate law strengths in China, Japan and Singapore.

       • A well-reputed European offering, servicing clients in jurisdictions such as Germany and France.

       • A respected practice in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

       • A wide-ranging client base that includes technology companies, multinational retail chains and financial organisations.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is respected for its market-leading US practice and frequently advises major US and Asian clients on significant M&A around the globe. The law firm offers:

       • Notable expertise in technology, fintech, manufacturing and energy matters.

       • Market-leading international representation of private equity firms and sponsors' global investments.

       • Experience on major European deals, with a strong corporate group based in London.

       • Top expertise in transactions involving Latin America, as well as aptitude in transactions across China, Japan and South Korea.

Sullivan & Cromwell is an M&A powerhouse with a pre-eminent US practice handling big-ticket transactions, alongside excellent resources in areas such as antitrust, tax and wider regulatory issues. The law firm offers:

       • A strong grip on Latin American M&A markets, as well as a notable presence in the Asia-Pacific region, being frequently instructed by public and privately owned Chinese companies.

       • Robust practices across Europe, including the UK, France and Germany.

       • Expertise spanning sectors including life sciences, telecommunications and financial services.

White & Case is a distinguished firm with a truly global footprint, acting on important mandates in the Middle East, benefiting from its strong foothold in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia, alongside an active practice in Latin America and Africa. The law firm offers:

       • An enviable global platform, combining strong teams in many major markets with a widespread presence in emerging global economies.

       • A respected practice in Europe, including a notable high-end offering in the UK, as well as solid teams in France, Germany and CEE countries.

       • A strong reputation for its Asia-Pacific expertise, where its offices in cities including Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong provide full corporate support.

       • Experience undertaking transactions in sectors including oil and gas, TMT and hospitality.

Davis Polk & Wardwell is a formidable US firm with a strong grip on the global M&A market, supplemented by extensive capabilities on finance and capital markets mandates. The law firm offers:

       • A strong offering in Latin America, as well as across the Asia-Pacific region where it benefits from a strong foothold in China and Japan.

       • An enviable track record on transformational cross-border transactions, winning particular acclaim for its activity on high-profile transatlantic M&A.

       • Impressive experience representing major multinationals from industries spanning oil and gas, defence, banking and pharmaceuticals in major cross-border transactions.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore is an elite corporate firm with an outstanding track record in US transactional work and recognised capabilities in handling cross-border mandates, cooperating with the top local counsel in other jurisdictions. The law firm offers:

       • Advice on substantial US-inbound deals, representing both foreign investors and US target companies, as well as project management capabilities on multi-jurisdictional transactions.

       • Experience representing a number of industry-leading US and European corporations, including those in the retail, TMT, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.

       • Expertise in international deals involving Europe and Latin America.

DLA Piper benefits from a truly global platform, with offices in key business hubs and numerous emerging economies across six continents, which regularly advise clients on major international transactions. The law firm offers:

       • Extensive North American and European coverage, in addition to offices across Africa, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Australia.

       • An impressively broad client base including those from the retail, telecommunications and manufacturing fields, among others.

       • A reputation for mid-market and upper mid-market global M&A transactions, providing full-service support during and after closing.

A notable US firm with a strong international network of offices, Jones Day is recognised for its high activity on global M&A transactions. The law firm offers:

       • High-end capabilities in the USA and UK, as well as excellent coverage across Europe including France, Germany and Belgium.

       • A highly-regarded Latin America practice, which it runs from offices in Mexico and Brazil.

       • An established presence in Asia, where it is particularly reputed in Singapore, Japan, China and Taiwan.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a well-regarded US firm with an established transatlantic practice, with a strong presence in the UK market and an excellent team in France, as well as a strong offering in Germany. The law firm offers:

       • Experience advising on M&A in the Asia-Pacific region, where its prowess in the Chinese market is widely acknowledged.

       • Expertise representing a range of global public companies in diverse industry sectors including energy, manufacturing, TMT and pharmaceuticals.

       • A formidable private equity practice, alongside noted expertise in restructuring mandates and distressed asset transactions.

Debevoise & Plimpton is a strong US firm knowledgeable in assisting corporations, financial services institutions and private equity firms on M&A matters. It is praised for its strong multi-jurisdictional capabilities to help on cross-border deals. The law firm offers:

Originating from the US West Coast, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has grown to become a pan-American and global offering with strength across four continents. The firm represents clients, including large multinationals, in a range of cross-border matters, benefiting from its specialised corporate teams and deal management capabilities. The law firm offers:

       • A strong foothold in Western Europe through established groups in London, Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt and Munich.

       • Solid corporate capabilities in Hong Kong, Beijing and Singapore as part of a growing Asian presence.

       • Expertise in corporate areas including M&A, carve-outs, joint ventures, hostile takeovers and shareholder activism.

Hogan Lovells is a global firm with strong corporate teams in the UK and USA, as well as expertise stationed across EMEA, Latin America and Asia. The law firm offers:

       • Strong transatlantic capabilities to support clients in cross-border M&A deals, spin-offs and divestments.

       • Experience assisting clients in both key financial centres and emerging jurisdictions, with notable capabilities in multi-jurisdictional deals across continents.

       • Excellent capabilities in highly regulated sectors such as TMT, energy and banking, being particularly active on projects, energy and infrastructure transactions.

Morrison Foerster is a well-regarded international firm housing strong corporate teams across the USA, with added presence in Japan and China. The law firm offers:

       • Considerable experience in buyouts, asset sales and tender offers.

       • An aptitude for setting up joint ventures and cross-border investments.

       • Specialist expertise in the technology, energy and life sciences sectors.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison is a New York-headquartered firm well versed in high-end, cross-border M&A transactions. Its corporate offering is bolstered by capable teams in Japan and China. The law firm offers:

       • Experience in private equity buyouts and joint ventures.

       • Substantial expertise in corporate governance and takeover law.

       • Particular skill in transactions within the energy, TMT and financial services sectors.

A firm pre-eminent in the UK, Slaughter and May is known for its handling of the most high-value cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures and strategic partnerships. The law firm offers:

       • Europe-wide transactional support from its London and Brussels offices, as well as the cooperation of top independent law firms as part of its non-exclusive network.

       • Excellent expertise in deals across Asia, cooperating with its two China offices and leading Asian firms.

       • Notable experience on matters in the Middle East, Africa and India.

       • An impressive roster of leading corporate entities in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and TMT sectors, as well as private equity clients.