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King & Spalding LLP

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

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King & Spalding LLP

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - UK

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding offers considerable expertise in cross-border mandates, undertaking transactions across Europe, the US and the Middle East. The practice is well known for handling multijurisdictional and domestic M&A and private equity transactions for global corporates and private equity firms, but is also has experience advising on deals involving a wide range of sectors.

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Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding advised Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets regarding the acquisition of a 46% interest in DESRI Holdings and its general partner, DESRI Holdings General Partner, for USD1.7 billion.

Strengths

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  • They maintain their close contact with and knowledge of our business. The King & Spalding London team demonstrated extensive depth. They had an incredible and strong grip on overall commerciality.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • King & Spalding understands the transaction space very well. They provide practical advice during negotiations and in resolving hurdles. Attention from the partners is always provided.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • King & Spalding's service is very detail-oriented and commercial at the same time.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • The King & Spalding team showed true professionalism, mastery of cross-border transactions and strong negotiating skills.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • King & Spalding's distinguishing features include its client attentiveness and superior service.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • William Charnley
    William Charnley

    William Charnley

    William Charnley of King & Spalding maintains a broad transactional practice with notable strength in public and private M&A and private equity deals. Clients seek his counsel for deals in the financial services, life sciences and technology spaces, among others.

    • William is a commercial partner looking to engage positively with his clients.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • William is a top flight lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

    • William provides strong commercial value.

      Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope
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