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Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance remains a leading choice for transactional work. It often handles deals in the financial services, energy and retail sectors, among others. The transactions it advises on often carry a value of £1 billion or above. Its client base includes FTSE100 corporates and household-name financial institutions. The department regularly assists with complex cross-border mandates, with a notable emerging markets practice in Africa. Clifford Chance's corporate service is bolstered by strong competition and regulatory compliance expertise.

Work Highlights

  • Clifford Chance advised Schibsted in connection with a successful voluntary tender offer led by a consortium of financial investors to acquire all outstanding ordinary Class A shares in Adevinta. The deal was valued at approximately USD13 billion.

Strengths

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Clifford Chance has a strong corporate M&A practice and significant transactional experience across the globe.

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The firm's knowledge, experience and strength in depth is outstanding. They have the ability to handle complex and challenging transactions and are able to field a strong team.

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One of the standout qualities of Clifford Chance is its commitment to deeply understanding clients. The firm invests time and effort in building meaningful relationships.

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The team is extraordinarily responsive and hard-working. They have very smart, savvy and thoughtful lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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David Pudge
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David Pudge
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David Pudge earns acclaim for his long-standing expertise in high-end M&A and governance matters. He acts for heavyweight corporates and financial institutions.

David is an awesome lawyer.

He is a very seasoned corporate practitioner.

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Katherine Moir
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Katherine Moir
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Katherine Moir displays great strength in cross-border public and private M&A deals and corporate governance matters. She is sought after by public companies and financial institutions.

Katherine is likeable and always remains calm.

Katherine is an outstanding professional. She provides very strong support throughout the process.

Katherine is great and her on-market transaction knowledge is first class.

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Melissa Fogarty
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Melissa Fogarty
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Melissa Fogarty maintains a strong corporate practice with a demonstrable track record of handling complex cross-border transactions.

Melissa is probably my favorite M&A attorney to work with; she is a joy.

Melissa is a go-to person for any complex M&A transaction. She manages transactions with precision and excellence.

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Steven Fox
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Steven Fox
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Steven Fox displays proficiency advising on public and private M&A, in addition to boasting expertise on equity capital markets matters. He represents numerous prestigious corporate entities and financial institutions.

Steven is very user-friendly and smart. We are grateful to have him on our side.

Steven has impressive knowledge and experience of M&A transactions, as well as industry insight.

Steven is excellent.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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David Pudge
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David Pudge
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Katherine Moir
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Katherine Moir
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Melissa Fogarty
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Melissa Fogarty
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Steven Fox
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Steven Fox
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