Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border) - UK
What the team is known for
Ashurst has a network of international offices throughout Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region, and the London team acts as a significant central hub for the firm's global activities and advice. The law firm provides its multinational clients with a targeted full-service offering that is delivered by industry sector specialists assembled in global teams. Its cross-border expertise spans transactional, regulatory and disputes matters, which are staffed by local and overseas lawyers operating as a single department.
The bulk of the firm's M&A expertise is centred in its London office, from which it regularly links up with its internal network to provide cross-border transactional support. The London team predominantly acts as the lead for UK clients in their outbound investments, as well as being the recipient of inbound mandates from overseas. The law firm's full-service offering and industry specialisms are brought to bear for clients in global M&A work, where it performs particularly well in global energy transactions emanating from the UK, as well as those involving investment funds and financial services providers.
Strengths
"Ashurst is experienced in global transactions where there are security and legal considerations across multiple jurisdictions."
"Ashurst has great availability of international coverage, with responsive and commercial responses and solutions to the myriad issues involved in any large international deal."
"The London-led team managed internal and external local counsel smoothly."
