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Watson Farley & Williams

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

Europe Guide 2026 : UK

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Watson Farley & Williams

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - UK

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Watson Farley & Williams is noted for its capabilities in maritime, energy and infrastructure transactions. It works with a diverse range of clients, including private equity houses and AIM-listed corporates. The department is frequently engaged in cross-border work, with strengths in transactions involving Europe and Asia.
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Chris Kilburn is a key contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • Watson Farley & Williams advised Vattenfall in connection with the sale of its interests in the Norfolk Boreas and Norfolk Vanguard offshore wind farm projects to RWE for an enterprise value of GBP963 million.

Strengths

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  • I appreciate the team's integrity first and foremost, followed by its competence.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • Watson Farley & Williams' team was well coordinated across a number of departments. They were always responsive and clear communicators. It is a commercial firm.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

  • Watson Farley & Williams has a very experienced team and all of its lawyers are very knowledgeable. Its understanding of our business and commercial awareness are very good.

    Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market respondentEurope

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