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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - UK

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Ashurst represents corporates and financial institutions across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, real estate and natural resources. Its expertise spans big-ticket transactions, joint ventures and sponsor-side advisory work for investment banks on M&A. Ashurst's domestic expertise combines with experience across Europe and North America.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised Pure Health on its USD1.2 billion acquisition of Circle Health Group.

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Notable Practitioners

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Karen Davies
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Karen Davies
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Eminent Practitioners
Karen Davies wins praise from across the market for her excellent handling of M&A and capital markets transactions. Her client base consists of a number of well-known corporates and financial institutions. She acts as global chair of Ashurst.

Karen is an outstanding adviser. She is responsive, thoughtful and commercial.

Karen is superb with her knowledge and experience and leads any team with her calm expertise and can-do spirit.

Karen is extremely proactive, knowledgeable and client-focused.

Thomas J Mercer
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Thomas J Mercer
4
Band 4
Thomas Mercer ably assists clients on all manner of corporate transactions, including domestic and cross-border M&A and financings. His experience as secretary of the Takeover Panel is the subject of particular acknowledgement.

His assistance, particularly in matters relating to the Takeover Code, is very highly valued.

Tom is extremely knowledgeable in this area. He is both practical and efficient in his advice, and his execution is also excellent.

Thomas is a very good lawyer.

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Karen Davies
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Karen Davies
E
Eminent Practitioners
Thomas J Mercer
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Thomas J Mercer
4
Band 4