Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability
Europe Guide 2024 : UK
Band 5
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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 Sun Communities on its acquisition of Park Holidays UK for USD1.3 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Day is excellent at synthesising legal risk with commercial drivers."
"The Jones Day team has real technical expertise married with commercial nous."
"Jones Day's level of responsiveness is unparalleled."
"Jones Day is excellent at synthesising legal risk with commercial drivers."
"The Jones Day team has real technical expertise married with commercial nous."
"Jones Day's level of responsiveness is unparalleled."
Notable Practitioners
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 super hard-working and he gets on great with clients."
"Giles is really pragmatic and has strong execution."
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 serves as chair of the EMEA region of the firm's corporate group.
"Vica is great, she is straight-talking, commercial and super hard-working."
"Vica is very personable and very commercial."
"Vica is highly sophisticated and commercial."
Leon Ferera is a highly experienced corporate lawyer. His broad expertise covers public and private M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance issues.
"Leon is a real plc guru."
"Leon has excellent commercial acumen and an ability to work through anything without becoming flustered."
"Leon has a good understanding of his client's technical matters and issues."
Ranked Lawyers at
Jones Day
UK