Corporate/M&A | Global

A&O Shearman is highly regarded for complex cross-border M&A deals, often working alongside the law firm's offices in other jurisdictions. The team is particularly popular with private equity houses for advice on acquisitions and disposals. The law firm regularly acts on high-value transactions involving companies in the banking and technology sectors. It is also esteemed for assisting with domestic and multi-jurisdictional joint venture agreements, as well as with post-transactional corporate restructurings and public offerings.

Arendt & Medernach is a corporate powerhouse with a deep bench of practitioners advising on high-value cross-border deals. The team frequently assists with acquisitions and joint ventures, representing multinational private equity houses and corporate entities from a variety of industries, including financial services and TMT. The law firm also represents special purpose acquisition companies in business combinations. Additionally, its lawyers have notable experience acting for clients on satellite and space-related transactions.

Clifford Chance offers a strong transactional corporate practice, often advising multinational clients from the private equity sector on investments and acquisitions in the renewable energy, real estate and telecommunication sectors. Clients benefit from the law firm's broad international network on cross-border transactions. Team members also have experience in joint venture agreements and corporate reorganisations.

Linklaters is well known for representing clients in cross-border acquisitions, divestments and business combinations. The team regularly assists a number of private equity clients and works closely with the law firm's offices in other jurisdictions on multinational matters. Linklaters also assists clients with setting up their presence in Luxembourg. The law firm often acts on transactions in the banking and technology sectors.

Loyens & Loeff has a well-regarded practice predominantly advising well-known private equity houses on corporate restructurings, acquisitions and investments. The law firm acts on transactions in the IT, telecommunications, real estate and banking sectors. Clients benefit from the close collaboration of its lawyers with the law firm's highly recognised tax department.

Baker McKenzie has particular strength in cross-border mandates, with its lawyers working alongside the law firm's offices in other jurisdictions. The team often advises private equity groups and other investors on acquisitions, as well as assisting companies with corporate restructurings and joint venture agreements.

Stibbe is an established regional law firm acting on cross-border sales and acquisitions for international private equity houses. Its lawyers also have experience advising clients from the pharmaceutical sector. Team members also represent clients in joint venture negotiations and have experience in SPAC transactions.

CMS advises private equity firms and corporate entities on cross-border M&A transactions, joint ventures and restructurings. The team offers experience representing clients across industries such as renewable energy, finance and life sciences. The CMS Luxembourg team collaborates with its international offices to assist clients with cross-border mandates.