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Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above

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Skadden has one of the leading M&A practices in the world. For more than 30 years, we have developed a top mergers and acquisitions capability in Europe with a focus on complex, cross-border transactions. We have significant and unique experience in structuring and executing challenging transactions throughout our network of European offices. We have an established first-tier capability in Takeover Code-regulated transactions and have a fully established nonpublic and private equity transactions practice. We offer significant advantages in managing complex cross-border issues and the demands of multiple legal and regulatory regimes. We develop strategies for execution of our mandates by drawing on the wealth of experience of a close knit and complementary group of U.S. and European practitioners to exploit practices and developments from the world of M&A, sensitive to the local environment in which the acquisition entities are established.

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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
UK

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
UK

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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Lorenzo Corte
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Members

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Andrea Spadacini

Ani Kusheva

Denis Klimentchenko

George Knighton

George Knighton

Head of Department

Katja Butler

Katja Butler

Head of Department

Lorenzo Corte

Lorenzo Corte

Head of Department

Sandro De Bernardini

Simon Toms