LAWYER PROFILE

William Charnley

UK 2026

King & Spalding International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

London (Firms)

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

William Charnley specializes in a variety of corporate transactions, along with general corporate, private equity and securities advice. A partner in the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions practice, William represents private equity, hedge funds, financial institutions, corporates and high-net-worth individuals.

Mr. Charnley counsels clients on public and private mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, flotations and similar issues, as well as on private equity transactions and corporate and securities matters. He works with clients in many industries, notably banking and insurance, financial services, telecommunications, technology, oil and gas, hospitality, infrastructure, entertainment and media.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million - London (Firms)

Band 3

Individual Editorial

William Charnley of King & Spalding maintains a broad transactional practice with notable strength in public and private M&A and private equity deals. Clients seek his counsel for deals in the financial services, life sciences and technology spaces, among others.

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Strengths

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William provides strong commercial value.
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
William is a commercial partner looking to engage positively with his clients.
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
William is a top flight lawyer.
Corporate/M&A: £100-800 millionChambers Guide to the Legal Profession