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Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

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For details about our mergers and acquisitions work, please visit the Weil website: https://www.weil.com/experience/practices/mergers-and-acquisitions

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

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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.

Work Highlights

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  • Weil, Gotshal & Manges advised Eutelsat in connection with its £2 billion merger with OneWeb.

Strengths

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"Weil Gotshal handle the interaction between matters of US and English law seamlessly."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"The Weil team is exceptionally strong. Team members are very involved, helpful and, without exception, super efficient and responsive."

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability respondent
Europe

"I have been quite impressed with the capability the Weil team has shown when it comes to handling complex and sophisticated matters."

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Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Francies
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Michael Francies
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Eminent Practitioners
Michael Francies is managing partner of Weil's London office. He has long been regarded as an exceptional choice of counsel for transformative, high-value M&A deals. He is engaged by leading corporates and private equity houses operating across a number of industry sectors.
"Michael Francies is a world-class lawyer."
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David Avery-Gee
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David Avery-Gee
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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 very client service-focused and personable."
"I praise David's technical expertise and his permanent client-driven focus."
"David is always available and committed. He finds ways to get to the right outcome."
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Michael Francies
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Michael Francies
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David Avery-Gee
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David Avery-Gee
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Members

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James Harvey

James MacArthur

Jonathan Wood

Marco Compagnoni

Samantha McGonigle

Simon Lyell