Corporate/M&A (International & Cross-Border)

Herbert Smith Freehills' London office hosts an internationally-oriented team that is recognised for coordinating seamlessly across the law firm's integrated network of offices. It has developed a respectable full-service offering with particular expertise in cross-border contentious work. It equally enjoys a stellar reputation for handling multi-jurisdictional work, acting as co-counsel on inbound work and handling outbound matters for its impressive international client base.

The law firm's London M&A team has a robust reputation for covering the Asia-Pacific region and links well with the firm's strong presence and expertise in Australia. It also features strongly pan-European work, utilising an extensive network of full-service offices across the continent to support clients in core M&A matters and secondary topics. The London practice demonstrates full-service capabilities and deep industry knowledge in the fields of energy, natural resources and infrastructure and is highly proficient advising clients in investments into global projects, including in Africa, the Middle East and Latin America.

"Herbert Smith were able to act across all geographies with ease given their global remit."

"Herbert Smith Freehills has assisted us in many transactions, all of which were cross-border and involving several jurisdictions. They work very efficiently in such transactions."

"Herbert Smith Freehills was able to work seamlessly across national borders."

Alan Montgomery is a corporate lawyer who focuses on the pharmaceutical and healthcare spaces. He has extensive experience of advising on transactions affecting India. "I would rate Alan very highly for the sheer breadth and depth of experience he brings in, especially into the life sciences practice area and India-related aspects." "Alan is an extremely pragmatic and well-informed individual to work with. He is able to appreciate the business aspects and connect them to the legal matter at hand."

Chris Parsons of Herbert Smith Freehills is known for his expertise of India. He is able to advise on complex M&A pertaining to India, as well as equity capital markets. "Chris is an Indian specialist; he's well informed and he ensures the teams are working, especially on the granular matters. He can easily provide the extra broader insight to stakeholders."

Roddy Martin is based in Herbert Smith Freehills' London office but is able to advise on matters relating to India. His focus is M&A, including joint ventures and buyouts.

Siddhartha Shukla of Herbert Smith Freehills is duel-qualified in both England and Wales and India. He advises on a range of transactions, including private equity and M&A. Among the industries he is most active in are real estate and TMT.