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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability - UK

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What the Team is Known For

Slaughter and May maintains a commanding position for its skill in the most sophisticated and high-value transactional work, especially public M&A. It can call upon a deep bench of lawyers capable of handling domestic and cross-border deals of the highest complexity. Its enviable roster of clients includes numerous FTSE 100 companies operating across a range of sectors, including technology and financial services. The firm retains close relationships with investment banks and private equity sponsors.

Work Highlights

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  • Slaughter and May advised Coca-Cola Europacific Partners on its USD1.8 billion acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines from The Coca-Cola Company. 

Strengths

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Slaughter and May have been excellent on major M&A transactions. They are deeply experienced in takeovers and very good at guiding companies through the London M&A process.

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Slaughters' breadth of experience, outstanding technical capabilities combined with commercial pragmatism and ability to see the wider picture make it a formidable firm.

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Slaughter and May have strong teams at all levels, providing excellent, clear and pragmatic advice. They turn things around very quickly while maintaining the highest quality levels.

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The work the Slaughters deal team provided was outstanding and never lost track of any of the jurisdictions involved in the deal.

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Notable Practitioners

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Roland Turnill
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Roland Turnill applies his standout expertise in the area to substantial transactions. He offers counsel on joint ventures, public takeovers and capital markets matters.

Roland is an outstanding lawyer.

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David Johnson
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David Johnson leverages years of experience working in corporate finance into an excellent transactional advisory practice. He is sought after for his counsel on high-end public and private M&A and joint ventures.

David is the best in the business.

David is excellent.

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Simon Nicholls
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Simon Nicholls co-heads the firm's corporate group. He operates a broad practice with expertise in M&A and equity capital markets deals. He is relied on by a stable of clients composed of listed companies and investment banks.

Simon is incredibly commercial and he is an M&A lawyer who will happily give advice.

Simon is an outstanding lawyer. He is hugely knowledgeable and reliable, with sound judgement and an ability to cut through or unpick complex issues.

Simon provides excellent advice. He is highly responsive and commands respect in the boardroom.

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Sally Wokes
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Sally Wokes has a growing reputation among a number of FTSE 100 companies. She is experienced in acquisitions, sales and strategic corporate reorganisations.

Sally is an absolute powerhouse of a lawyer and she is incredible to work with.

Sally provides great support, giving pragmatic advice within a very short period.

Sally fantastically builds client relationships, is proactive, and we rely on her for updates with significant legal developments.

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Victoria MacDuff
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Victoria MacDuff is an accomplished corporate practitioner who represents clients across a broad spectrum of M&A. She has a proven track record of working with high-profile clients on notable transactions.

Victoria is exceptional and a very personable part of the team.

Victoria is a very high-calibre corporate lawyer. She is able to distil extremely complex subjects and make it simple for people to understand. She gives people a lot of confidence.

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Roland Turnill
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David Johnson
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Simon Nicholls
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Sally Wokes
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Victoria MacDuff
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