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George Knighton

George Knighton

UK 2026

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A&O Shearman
 A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

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Practice Areas

George Knighton is co-head of Skadden’s U.K. Corporate Practice. He has a wide range of experience advising on public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions and restructurings.

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

Band 3
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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 very good and extremely knowledgeable.

    Corporate/M&A: £800 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (144)

London (Firms)

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