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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above

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

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What the Team is Known For
Weil, Gotshal & Manges is often called upon to advise on high-value international M&A, particularly with regard to transactions involving Europe, the USA and Asia. It maintains a broad sector coverage that includes companies in the TMT, retail, energy, healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial services industries. The department also retains connections with investment banks, financial advisers and major private equity houses.
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Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised American Securities on the sale of its portfolio company, ASP Acuren, to Admiral Acquisition.

Strengths

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  • Weil identifies and manages the issues that really matter quickly whilst maintaining a sharp focus on the details.

    Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

  • The firm is always up to date and pragmatic with a very strong commercial sense.

    Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

  • Weil has deep commercial experience in executing complex M&A transactions. The team has world-class thinking and execution.

    Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • David Avery-Gee
    David Avery-Gee

    David Avery-Gee

    David Avery-Gee heads Weil's London M&A group. He advises on high-value deals across a range of sectors, but is best known for his close relationships with leading corporates in the energy and natural resources spaces.

    • David is on top of all the issues and manages them well. He is commercially very astute, incredibly efficient and very organised.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • David is incredibly smart and his knowledge of corporate law is very good. He is an expert in his field.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • He is extremely responsive, polite and knowledgeable.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK
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  • Murray Cox
    Murray Cox

    Murray Cox

    Murray Cox has developed an impressive practice advising companies, financial sponsors and sovereign wealth funds. He regularly assists on M&A transactions, in addition to corporate finance and corporate governance matters.

    • He is thoughtful, technical and provides excellent commercial advice.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • Murray is technically exceptional, relentlessly hard-working and he provides excellent client service.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK

    • Murray is absolutely brilliant. He is very practical, has great in-depth knowledge and offers very clear paths to solving issues.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK
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  • Sarah Flaherty
    Sarah Flaherty

    Sarah Flaherty

    Sarah Flaherty is frequently entrusted by clients to advise on UK takeovers, corporate restructurings and public and private M&A transactions. She draws on knowledge gained during her secondment at the Takeover Panel.

    • Sarah is a very strong technician.

      Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above respondentUK
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