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Jones Day

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - UK

Band 4

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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.

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

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

    Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

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

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Giles P Elliott
    Giles P Elliott

    Giles P Elliott

    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 has great commercial nous.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • He provides all-star support, all round.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • 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.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope
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  • Leon N Ferera
    Leon N Ferera

    Leon N Ferera

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

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

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

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • 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.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • Leon excels in every way.

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  • Vica Irani
    Vica Irani

    Vica Irani

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

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

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

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • She is very strategic and incredibly commercial.

      Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondentEurope

    • 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.

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