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Simmons & Simmons LLP

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

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Simmons & Simmons LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million - London (Firms)

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For
Simmons & Simmons has recognised strength advising corporates and financial institutions on domestic and international deals with values in the hundreds of millions. It is highly skilled in a number of areas, including public takeovers, joint ventures and private sales. The department has sector-specific capabilities in life sciences, technology and the media. It exhibits strength representing clients in shareholder activism situations and has a growing presence in fintech.
Notable practitioners

Arthur Stewart and Ania Rontaler are key contacts.

Work Highlights

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  • Simmons & Simmons advised Honeywell on the non-US aspects of its acquisition of Air Products’ liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment business.

Strengths

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  • Simmons & Simmons provides pragmatic advice that is commercially savvy.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
  • Simmons & Simmons has a very good understanding of current practice and provides good quality commercial advice. They were good at finding solutions and not merely highlighting problems and risks.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
  • Simmons & Simmons' team takes a commercial approach to mitigating risks. They are highly responsive and a pleasure to work with.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK
  • Their service is very sensible, practical and keeps things moving. We are very happy with their performance.

    Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million respondentUK

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