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Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

3

Band 3

Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability

UK

7 Years Ranked

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Provided by George Knighton

Europe

Practice Areas

George Knighton has a wide range of experience advising on public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and restructurings.

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Chambers European Guide

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

3

Band 3

Individual Editorial

George Knighton concentrates his notable practice on the representation of clients in public and private M&A and corporate restructurings. His sector expertise includes experience in fintech and retail.

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George is the man when you need to get it right. He is tremendously knowledgeable and knows the business inside and out. He is very good for high-end corporate work.

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Chambers European Guide

George is the man when you need to get it right. He is tremendously knowledgeable and knows the business inside and out. He is very good for high-end corporate work.

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