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Covington & Burling LLP

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

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Covington & Burling LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million - London (Firms)

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling has considerable strength in life sciences transactions, and also handles matters in the media, technology and communications sectors. It advises across the spectrum of corporate transactions, with particular experience in deals with significant IP implications. The department can draw on the London-based US team to advise on US law aspects of cross-border transactions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling advised AstraZeneca in its definitive agreement to acquire EsoBiotec.

Strengths

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  • The teams really worked well together and the experience was seamless. We were very pleased with Covington & Burling. Their service levels and responsiveness were impressive.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

  • Covington & Burling were great.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

  • Covington & Burling is a good outfit.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

  • The depth and breadth of the firm's team are excellent, as is its commercial awareness.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Louise Nash
    Louise Nash

    Louise Nash

    Louise Nash is frequently entrusted with handling significant transactions on behalf of a number of global corporations. Her clients often hail from the technology, life sciences and gaming spheres.

    • Louise is a very solid lawyer. She brings a good team and is our first call for M&A.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

    • Louise is a really good lawyer, leading to a much more efficient process.

      Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
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