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Linklaters

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


Linklaters

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Corporate/M&A - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

A renowned magic circle firm with a stellar global network of offices, Linklaters provides high-quality corporate expertise to an enviable array of household-name clients. The law firm offers:

• Market-leading practices in Africa and the Middle East, an excellent Asia-Pacific offering, notably in China and Singapore, and a well-regarded team in Brazil.

• Top-tier practices in the UK and Europe, acting for a diverse roster of infrastructure, natural resources and retail clients.

• Strong relationships and experience in the banking sector, leveraging finance and capital markets expertise to support M&A transactions.

Key contact

Matthew Middleditch, who splits his time between London and Hong Kong, is chair of the firm's global M&A practice, while Simon Branigan, based in London, is the global head of the firm's corporate group.

Strengths

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  • The firm's advice is overlaid with a pragmatic and commercial lens to help solve challenges.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal
  • Linklaters is extremely responsive. The firm's advice is always practical and business-minded. The team is very responsive and able to react according to the urgency of the situation.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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