Patrick Sarch, Partner, Head of UK Public M&A, White & Case

Patrick Sarch is a partner in the global M&A and Corporate practice team based in London, leading the UK Public M&A practice. With 30 years of experience, Patrick is a trusted adviser to boards of UK and international listed companies, financial institutions, and investors. His expertise includes corporate finance, cross-border public company M&A, the Takeover Code, securities law, and capital restructuring. Patrick also has a strong "activism" practice and experience in sectors such as financial services, retail, technology, and consumer businesses. Patrick has advised on many record deals, market “firsts” and developed creative structures and solutions for all parties to takeovers.

David Avery-Gee, Partner, Weil

David Avery-Gee is Co-Managing Partner of Weil’s London office and leads its M&A practice in London. He is one of the most well-known strategic advisers on boardroom issues to corporate clients, and he has extensive experience advising on some of the most high-profile M&A transactions. David is regularly recognised and ranked as a top dealmaker for European M&A transactions.

David has advised on numerous cross-border mergers, joint ventures and capital raisings across a range of industries and jurisdictions, particularly in natural resources and energy, where David is widely regarded as one of the leading names in the sector. David’s experience includes acting on numerous public takeovers, public to private transactions, distressed M&A and the corporate aspects of restructurings.