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

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What the Team is Known For

Skadden offers an exceptional platform for transatlantic corporate deals, with recognised strength in cross-border M&A and US inbound work. It demonstrates considerable strength on domestic and pan-European matters. The department covers numerous sectors, including pharmaceutical, telecommunications, insurance and financial services. Skadden's client base comprises numerous household-name corporations and financial sponsors.

Work Highlights

  • Skadden advised International Paper Company on its USD9.9 billion competitive takeover of DS Smith.

Strengths

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Skadden brings together a diverse group of highly talented professionals. This allows them to provide comprehensive legal support in the most complex matters.

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondent
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The firm possesses deep expertise on complex matters and has the muscle to make big transactions work.

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondent
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They jump in and throw a ton of resources at a complex project to get it done at lighting speed. I really didn't think we could get it done so fast, but the Skadden team made it happen.

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondent
UK

Skadden's technical and legal expertise is unmatched. They rabidly protect our interest in intense negotiations. Their service is 24/7 on any platform.

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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Lorenzo Corte
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Lorenzo Corte
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Lorenzo Corte focuses his highly regarded practice on the representation of clients in cross-border M&A and joint ventures, with experience handling those in the technology, retail and energy sectors. He is global co-head of Skadden's transactions practice and has a particular expertise of deals that touch on mainland Europe.

Lorenzo is by far the best lawyer we have ever worked with. Truly impressive.

Lorenzo is a most impressive individual, combining competence, clout/ability to get things done soon and well, and caring about the client and the personal relationship.

Lorenzo is a good lawyer who is pretty productive.

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Lorenzo Corte
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