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BCLP

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - UK

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

BCLP houses a high-quality corporate team with substantial expertise in domestic and international deal work, calling upon a strong international network for cross-border mandates. It has notable strength in mid-market real estate transactions, as well as those involving energy, healthcare and retail. BCLP benefits from a stable of dual English and US-qualified lawyers.

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Work Highlights

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  • BCLP advised ESCO Technologies on the USD550 million acquisition of the Signature Management & Power division of Ultra Maritime.

Strengths

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  • BCLP has access to partners who both take the time to understand the business requirements and have a desire to do so.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • BCLP's team is thorough, hard-working and has very good communicators. The team has very good commercial awareness.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • BCLP is very technical. It is a true pleasure to work with them. The quality is excellent. They are very reactive and very commercial. They have great negotiations skills.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Bennett
    John Bennett

    John Bennett

    John Bennett retains a strong position in the market thanks to the depth of his experience in M&A and corporate finance. He supports a prestigious clientele of companies, entrepreneurs and investors.

    • The experience John brings to the table is unmatched and his commitment is tireless.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
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  • Benjamin Lee
    Benjamin Lee

    Benjamin Lee

    Benjamin Lee demonstrates deep expertise concerning domestic and cross-border M&A as part of a broader transactional practice. He leads the firm's corporate transactions practice in London.

    • I have been very impressed by Benjamin.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • Benjamin has a style and manner that works for us. He has great acumen when thinking about solving a problem and the consequences of what we might decide to do.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • He is a super bright and user-friendly lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • I couldn't recommended Benjamin enough. He is commercially astute and extremely personable.

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  • Jinal Shah
    Jinal Shah

    Jinal Shah

    Jinal Shah is a frequent adviser to clients on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. His experience covers infrastructure, finance and technology.

    • Jinal is very calm and responsive. He is amazing at creating relationships. He is capable of making himself understandable and likeable, which is important when you want to go somewhere.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • We benefit from Jinal's experience.

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