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Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise) | Global

UK

The Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across UK.

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Africa-wide

  1. Chris Baird
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    Chris Baird
    DLA Piper LLP
    DLA Piper LLP | Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 2 Years Ranked
    Chris Baird is known for his provision of transactional advice, particularly regarding private equity. He has extensive expertise of sub-Saharan Africa and is active on advising African-run companies on major M&A and private equity deals.

India

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    Alan Montgomery
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 17 Years Ranked
    Alan Montgomery is a corporate lawyer who focuses on the pharmaceutical and healthcare spaces. He has extensive experience of advising on transactions affecting India.
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    Chris Parsons
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 18 Years Ranked
    Chris Parsons of Herbert Smith Freehills is known for his expertise of India. He is able to advise on complex M&A pertaining to India, as well as equity capital markets.
  3. Piusha Bose
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    Piusha Bose
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 3 Years Ranked
    Piusha Bose is a corporate lawyer with a focus on the healthcare and life sciences industries. She often advises on deals pertaining to India.
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    Roddy Martin
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 8 Years Ranked
    Roddy Martin is based in Herbert Smith Freehills' London office but is able to advise on matters relating to India. His focus is M&A, including joint ventures and buyouts.
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    Siddhartha Shukla
    Herbert Smith Freehills
    Herbert Smith Freehills | Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 2 Years Ranked
    Siddhartha Shukla of Herbert Smith Freehills is duel-qualified in both England and Wales and India. He advises on a range of transactions, including private equity and M&A. Among the industries he is most active in are real estate and TMT.

Italy

  1. Emanuele Bosia
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    Emanuele Bosia
    Gianni & Origoni
    Gianni & Origoni | Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 2 Years Ranked
    Emanuele Bosia of Gianni & Origoni is based in the UK but is qualified to practise in Italy, of which he has extensive expertise. He is able to advise on all aspects of corporate law, including M&A and private equity.

USA

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    Doug Smith
    Freshfields
    Freshfields | Corporate/M&A (Foreign Expertise)
    2025 | Foreign Expert | 2 Years Ranked
    Doug Smith is a corporate partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer who is based in London but is qualified to practise in New York. His primary focus is capital markets but he also has experience of cross-border M&A.