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

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What the Team is Known For

Jones Day has an established practice that is frequently engaged on high-end and mid-market transactions such as acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures. Its international network enables it to maintain strength in international deals, particularly in Europe, Asia and the US. The firm's areas of focus include transactions in the real estate, life sciences, industrial and defence sectors.

Work Highlights

  • Jones Day advised Macquarie Asset Management on the sale of AGS Airports to AviAlliance, a wholly owned subsidiary of PSP Investments, alongside its joint venture partner, Ferrovial.

Strengths

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Jones Day has strategic, pragmatic and sophisticated counsel with a deep understanding of the business. The team is well-suited to manage cross-border transactions in virtually any market.

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The firm's advice is exceptional. They have a great team capable of handling large deals with experience and intelligence.

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Jones Day is very professional, competent and can work seamlessly across many jurisdictions.

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Jones Day provides the perfect balance between taking a pragmatic and commercial approach whilst also being in the detail.

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Notable Practitioners

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Giles P Elliott
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Giles P Elliott
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Giles Elliott comes highly recommended for his skilled handling of public and private M&A, among a number of other transactional matters. He acts for a stable of corporate and sponsor clients.

Giles is a pleasure to work with. He listens well, reacts to the customer's needs and always delivers. On top of all of that, even in highly stressful environments, he makes it fun to work on deals.

Giles has great commercial nous.

He provides all-star support, all round.

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Leon N Ferera
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Leon N Ferera
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Leon Ferera is a highly experienced corporate lawyer. His broad expertise covers public and private M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance issues.

Leon excels in every way.

Leon is just a top-notch professional. Leon takes on the client's business challenges and turns them into reality. He finds a way to make it happen and with speed. He is a great collaborator.

Leon works incredibly hard, is always available and is very compelling.

Leon is an excellent partner to work alongside on complex public M&A transactions. He displays great knowledge of the subject and strong judgement.

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Vica Irani
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Vica Irani
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Vica Irani exhibits an excellent grasp of sophisticated M&A, securities matters and governance issues as they arise across a broad array of industry sectors. Her practice is international in scope, and she is co-leader of the firm's corporate practice.

Vica is available when needed and proactively thinks about issues and how to solve them before they arise. She also brings a very sharp and experienced legal mind.

Vica takes the time to understand her client's business and ensures her entire team performs at the highest level.

She is very strategic and incredibly commercial.

Vica adapts her style to work seamlessly with different teams and her approach is always commercial.

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Jones Day

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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million
Giles P Elliott
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Giles P Elliott
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Leon N Ferera
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Leon N Ferera
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Vica Irani
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Vica Irani
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Leon N Ferera
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Leon N Ferera
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Vica Irani
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Vica Irani
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Band 4
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