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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above - North West

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What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is a highly regarded firm in the North West, known for its significant national and international presence and capacity to advise on major corporate transactions across a variety of industries, most prevalently the technology industry. The firm handles a range of multi-jurisdictional matters for clients, including listed companies, private equity houses and international investors. The team provides in-depth advice on MBOs, share disposals and equity capital market matters.

Work Highlights

  • DLA Piper advised TalkTalk Communications on the disposal of TalkTalk Business Direct to TFP Telecoms for £95 million.

Strengths

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The team are very strong technically and go over and above. They have a very strong work ethic.

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We are very happy with DLA Piper's skill set, knowledge and experience in complex matters. They are multi-jurisdictional and full-service.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
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DLA are brilliant, they have done a fantastic job. The team always go above and beyond. They make sure they get the right outcome for clients.

Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above respondent
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DLA are excellent. They have professionalism, responsiveness and a commercial approach tied with technical expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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James E Kerrigan
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James E Kerrigan
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James Kerrigan is head of the Manchester corporate team. He advises on a wide range of transactions, including MBOs, corporate finance matters and reorganisations, with notable expertise in the private equity sphere.

James is excellent always. He's very valuable to us. I can't fault him. He is very knowledgeable and he has the practical application of that knowledge; he is aligned with commercial reality.

James has been there and done it; there is nothing he hasn't seen. And nothing is too much trouble. He knows the market and knows the deals.

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Jonathan Watkins
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Jonathan Watkins
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Jonathan Watkins is a highly regarded partner who has longstanding experience acting for major companies and private equity houses. He works on a variety of transactions, including M&A and MBOs.

He is probably the best I have worked with. I was very impressed with him.

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Andrew Phillips
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Andrew Phillips
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Andrew Phillips is a well-known practitioner with particular expertise in private equity work. He assists a range of clients with private company M&A and investment matters. He is also proficient in handling cross-border mandates.

Andrew is excellent. He is hard-working, has great private equity relationships and is viewed as a sensible operator.

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Yunus Maka
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Yunus Maka
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Yunus Maka advises institutional and individual clients on a broad spectrum of M&A and private equity matters. He has notable experience handling cross-border transactions.

Yunus is a true professional with extensive experience and strong knowledge. Working with Yunus is always a pleasure, especially knowing that he will always deliver an excellent quality of work.

Yunus Maka is a great lawyer.

He is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and cultured. Yunus is also extremely pleasant and always professional. I have absolute faith in his skills and ability.

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Ranked Lawyers at
DLA Piper LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £25 million and above
James E Kerrigan
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James E Kerrigan
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Jonathan Watkins
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Jonathan Watkins
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Andrew Phillips
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Andrew Phillips
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Yunus Maka
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Yunus Maka
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