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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. 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 FTSE100 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 GSK on the demerger of its consumer healthcare business into a separate London-listed group named Haleon. Post demerger, Haleon had a market capitalisation of approximately £31 billion.

Strengths

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"In the corporate field, not many firms can rival Slaughter and May. The team offers very practical and business-focused advice."

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"You cannot fault the service level and responsiveness of the Slaughter and May team. They are always available, always responsive and always fully focused and engaged."

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"Slaughter and May is a full-service law firm which is able to provide specialist advice and pragmatic and commercial advice on complex matters."

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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 premier counsel on joint ventures, public takeovers and capital markets matters.

"Roland's legal expertise and commercial judgement is second to none."

"Roland provides an excellent service and quality advice."

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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 has a very high level of intellect and he understands his clients' business."

"David is very practical and business-focused."

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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 offers formidable intellect, great judgement and flawless execution."

"Simon is unbelievably smart; he picks things up extremely quickly."

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Rebecca Cousin
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Rebecca Cousin maintains an excellent practice with experience in public and private M&A, joint ventures and issues of corporate governance. In addition to her corporate expertise, she co-heads the firm's data protection and privacy practice.

"She is a smart, corporate partner who raises points regarding specific cutting-edge issues for her clients. She is a safe pair of hand for her clients."

"I like her, and find her very easy to deal with and straightforward. She can be tough when she needs to be."

"Rebecca is a highly skilled lawyer who provides an excellent service and quality advice."

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Roland Turnill
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David Johnson
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Simon Nicholls
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Rebecca Cousin
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