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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

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

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What the Team is Known For

Travers Smith maintains a highly respected corporate group that advises sponsors and corporates on the full spectrum of transactional work, with significant sector strengths in financial services, infrastructure, retail and technology. It is regularly involved in deals with a global footprint, including those involving European and North American interests. The firm possesses significant expertise in deals with a value in the hundreds of millions, but also maintains the capability to advise on transactions worth over £1 billion.

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Work Highlights

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  • Travers Smith advised Quanex Building Products on its recommended cash and share offer for Tyman, valued at approximately £788 million.

Strengths

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  • Travers Smith's team is incredibly good. The whole team is very switched on and client-focused. I only have good things to say about them.

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

  • Travers Smith has true business lawyers. The department provides timely, sound and practical legal advice. They are always responsive.

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

  • The Travers Smith team sits at the centre of the venn diagram of substantive excellence, good bedside manner and a collegial, well-functioning group that handles matters efficiently and smoothly.

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

  • Travers Smith is smart, practical and provides a high level of service. Complexity is where the team thrives. There are numerous partners and senior associates who operate at a high level.

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

Notable Practitioners

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  • Spencer Summerfield
    Spencer Summerfield

    Spencer Summerfield

    Spencer Summerfield heads the firm's corporate practice and is well known for his deep expertise in high-value M&A and joint ventures. His sector focus includes a notable specialism in infrastructure transactions.

    • Spencer is exceptional.

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

    • Spencer is consistently excellent.

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

    • Spencer is an excellent listener of our concerns and anticipates issues.

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

    • Spencer is an outstanding legal adviser.

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

    Andrew Gillen

    Andrew Gillen is highly recommended for his top-drawer corporate practice, and is routinely engaged to assist with public and private M&A. His international client base is representative of a number of different industry sectors.

    • Andrew is a really good client person. He is a very sensible and pragmatic lawyer, as well as being personable.

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

    • Andrew is lovely and always a pleasure to work with.

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

    • Andrew is extremely knowledgeable with considerable gravitas.

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

    • Andrew is an incredible lawyer. He is practical when it comes to getting matters over the finish line.

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

    • Andrew is a fantastic attorney who provides a great service and responsiveness.

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

    Mohammed Senouci

    Mohammed Senouci operates a broad corporate practice and exhibits particular strength in M&A for corporate clients and infrastructure sponsors. He is capable of handling matters from a wide range of industry sectors.

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