Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

Claire Wills is sought after by major corporate and financial services clients owing to her foremost capabilities in sophisticated, transformational M&A deals. She serves as the firm's London managing partner.

"Claire has a good sense for both client objectives and market practice."

Julian Long enjoys a formidable reputation for his experience handling transformational corporate transactions for a clientele of leading blue-chip companies. He also offers high-quality strategic advice to senior figures within top corporates.

"Julian Long's ability to apply his judgement and manage a board's expectations is hugely helpful."

Piers Prichard Jones maintains a highly rated corporate practice that incorporates strength in heavyweight domestic and cross-border M&A. He co-heads the London M&A group, and offers additional counsel in activism situations and corporate governance matters.

"Piers is fantastic; he is a go-to person for complex transactions."

Andrew Hutchings exhibits strength in M&A in a variety of sectors, including consumer products, infrastructure and financial services. His practice is broad in its international scope, and he services a clientele of corporates and investment funds.

"Andrew Hutchings is a technical heavyweight, but he is also practical and commercial."

"What strikes me is Andrew's knowledge of public company M&A. His advice about potential roadblocks is always spot-on."

"Andrew is excellent; he is very thorough and proactive."

Oliver Lazenby offers clients strong counsel on public and private M&A, covering a broad suite of industry sectors, including financial services, retail and gaming. He offers further expertise in capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters.

"Oliver is hugely knowledgeable and he is a pragmatist. He has great style and he is always available."

Jennifer Bethlehem impresses with her adroit handling of domestic and cross-border M&A. She heads the firm's consumer and healthcare practice globally.

"Jennifer complements a really personable approach with real technical capability and excellent grasp of detail."