We have a long-standing reputation for acting for corporates, investment banks and private equity firms on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, takeovers and corporate restructurings.
We have a reputation for handling complex and innovative transactions such as the establishment of dual-headed companies and complex cross-jurisdictional advice. We combine our transactional expertise with sector experience and have a number of partners focusing on specific industry sectors such as energy and infrastructure, financial institutions and TMT.
Our capability across Europe, Asia and the Middle East is enhanced by the top-tier M&A capabilities of Gleiss Lutz and Stibbe, the two leading European firms with which we have an Alliance, and our close working relationship with a number of top firms in the US. We also have our own team of US securities lawyers advising on the US securities law aspects of M&A transactions originating out of Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
For further information please contact:
Europe: Caroline Goodall (London), Jacques Buhart (Paris); CIS: Allen Hanen; Middle East: Neil Brimson; Asia (ex-Japan): Andrew Tortoishell; Japan: Steve Lewis
M&A Team of the Year 2007
The British Legal Awards, hosted by Legal Week
Corporate Team of the Year
The Lawyer Awards 2007
"Herbert Smith's alliance with German leader Gleiss Lutz and Dutch firm Stibbe continues to pay dividends, allowing the firms to pool expertise and ensure cross-jurisdictional coverage to clients"
IFLR 1000 2007
"A reputation for handling complex and innovative transactions that often involve cross-jurisdictional issues. Over the past year the firm worked on major deals across a number of industry sectors, including energy, financial services, technology and media"
IFLR 1000 2007