With expertise in multijurisdictional transactions, particularly in the technology sector, the M&A practice at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP has amassed an extensive client roster including leading investment banks and multinationals. The group’s offering encompasses mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and equity and debt financings. The team is headed up by global technology co-chair Shawn Atkinson, who has considerable experience leading on international transactions. He frequently acts for investors and technology companies. Katie Cotton specialises in cross-border transactions, representing clients from the technology, media, and artificial intelligence industries on mergers and acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, and carve-outs. Other key names in the group include Katrina Walsingham, Shaun Malone, and Charles Sheldon.
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‘The team has been very supportive in all the relevant activities.’
‘The team knows the structures, market, and documentation for growth investments very well and was also able to offer our investment team useful insights into the US Department of Energy process.’
‘We worked with Shawn Atkinson and Charles Sheldon on selling a business deal and all were exceptionally professional.'
‘The availability and depth of expertise of the partners involved was impressive. In addition to the legal expertise and advice, Orrick's lawyers were also familiar with the market terms and dynamics, which was significantly helpful in discussions and negotiations with the other parties.’
‘Available, responsive, and expert lawyers who are up-to-date on market terms. Everything you would want in local counsel.’
Clients clés
- Aptean, Inc.
- Atempo Growth
- Azzurri Group
- Busuu Online SL
- Butternut Box
- Cerillion PLC
- Connexin
- Digital Vega FX Ltd
- Dream Games
- Euclid Systems Corporation
Points forts
- Advised Vero Labs on its acquisition of Tokenise.
- Advised FLEX Capital and EVEX Group on the acquisition of OPTIX Limited.
- Advised Extrinsica on its sale to Iomart.
Avocats
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
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Responsable de la pratique
Shawn Atkinson
Autres avocats clés
Katie Cotton; Katrina Walsingham; Shaun Malone; Charles Sheldon