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Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million

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Dorsey & Whitney LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £10-100 million - London (Firms)

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What the Team is Known For
Dorsey & Whitney is a well-respected US-headquartered firm housing notable M&A capability. With a particular focus on technology, healthcare and financial services, the team handles a variety of corporate mandates, including acquisitions, sales and general corporate matters. The firm's London office is frequently engaged in cross-border transactions, often working in partnership with Dorsey's international network in the US and Asia.
Strengths

There is hands-on attention from senior members of the team. They are flexible and responsive. They provide pragmatic and commercially-focused advice.

Dorsey & Whitney's teams seek to work as collaboratively as possible. In terms of their service, we couldn't ask for more. They are always on hand and provide detailed advice and guidance.

This department stands out for its responsiveness, commercial understanding and ability to communicate clearly. Their collaborative, client-focused approach creates real value.

Work Highlights

Dorsey & Whitney represented Cohort's subsidiary, Marlborough Communications, on its acquisition of Interactive Technical Solutions.

Notable practitioners
Kate Francis
Kate Francis holds expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A. She is also active in capital markets transactions where she assists clients with IPOs and placings on AIM.

Kate is a pleasure to work with. She is very responsive, sensible, vastly experienced and understands our needs.

I very much enjoy working with Kate. She always delivers a great level of service, consistently providing sensible and commercial advice.

Kate Francis is an excellent lawyer.

Kate is an excellent, commercially-focused and approachable partner who understands our business and our drivers well.


Mark Taylor

Mark Taylor comes recommended for his strong practice advising on public and private M&A and issues governed by the Takeover Code. He is active in the technology, media and real estate sectors.

Mark is a well-seasoned practitioner. He is always great to work with.

Mark is professionally very competent and up to date. He gets work done in a timely manner.

Mark has been very good to work with.

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