A number of high-profile investors, sponsors, and corporates turn to Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP for its expertise in governance matters. The team advises on significant domestic and global M&A transactions, while also delivering strategic guidance to boards of directors and advice on corporate disclosures, shareholder activism, and listing regulations. Practice head George Knighton is noted for his capabilites concerning both public and private M&A, alongside private equity deals and governance concerns. Scott Hopkins and Elizabeth Robertson have retired from the firm.
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Distinctions

La satisfaction du client

Clients clés

  • Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc
  • Danaher Corp
  • International Paper Company
  • DWF Group plc
  • Nokia Corporation
  • FREYR Battery
  • Adevinta ASA
  • ASDA Group Limited
  • Phoenix Group Holdings plc
  • MJ Gleeson plc

Points forts

  • Assisting Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc with corporate advisory and corporate finance advice work.
  • Advised listed global law firm DWF Group plc (DWF) on the equity compensation aspects of the £342m public takeover by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP.
  • Assisting Nokia Corporation with a wide range of corporate advisory work, including their annual 20-F filing, quarterly releases as well as governance and board matters.

Avocats

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Responsable de la pratique

George Knighton