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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP (including its associated entities) is an elite global law firm with world-class practices across the board. Industry-leading companies and global financial institutions know they can rely on us for their most challenging legal and business matters. The firm’s top-flight capabilities are grounded in a distinguished history of 170 years, and our global, forward-looking focus is supported by offices strategically located in the world’s key financial centers and political capitals. More than 1,000 lawyers collaborate seamlessly across practice groups and geographies to provide clients with exceptional service, sophisticated advice and creative, practical solutions. Visit davispolk.com.

Ashurst's market leading global M&A practice provides advice on all aspects of public and private M&A to some of the world's leading organisations. They support clients at all stages of transactions and advise on the full range of deal structures from public takeovers/tender offers through to divestments, auctions, take privates and demergers. Ashurst pride themselves on their deal execution and risk management skills which enable them to achieve the best possible outcome on any M&A transaction. Their expertise across key sectors means clients benefit from deep industry insights – critical in any transaction. Ashurst's dedicated industry teams have led on some of the most significant and innovative deals in the financial services, energy and resources, transport and infrastructure, media and telecommunications, real estate, health, technology and manufacturing sectors. 

Founded by seven lawyers in 1946, Cleary Gottlieb has grown to over 1,100 lawyers from more than 50 countries, with 16 offices globally.  As the first major U.S. law firm to invest in Europe, we have developed elite M&A practices across the core European hubs, becoming market leaders in each.  Combining a global approach with deep local roots, we understand the intricacies of diverse legal and regulatory landscapes and tailor our strategies to your specific needs.

Cleary Gottlieb’s London office was established in 1971 and now has 30 partners and a team of over 140 qualified lawyers and trainees focused on M&A, Private Equity, Funds and Private Capital, Antitrust, Finance, Restructuring and Insolvency, Capital Markets and Disputes.

At the heart of our London office are our market leading M&A and antitrust practices.  Together, they have a proven track record of steering our clients through high-profile and high-stakes transactions, providing sophisticated guidance on industry-transforming deals in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.  

Founded in 2008, Ideals is a Virtual Data Room (VDR) provider that combines best-in-class functionality and fortress-like security with a client-centric approach. By offering AI-driven efficiency and 10x quicker file processing, Ideals helps businesses close deals faster, streamline due diligence and enhance buyer engagement.

With granular access controls, transparent pricing that removes hidden fees, and 24/7 white-glove support, Ideals empowers organizations across M&A, corporate governance, and regulated industries to accelerate their most important transactions with confidence.

Founded in 1931, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP has been a preeminent provider of legal services for more than 90 years. With approximately 1,200 lawyers in offices on three continents, the Firm pioneered many significant practice areas including Private Equity. The Firm’s four departments, Corporate, Litigation, Restructuring, and Tax, Executive Compensation & Benefits, and more than two dozen practice groups are consistently recognized as leaders in their respective fields.

Our UK public company practice is renowned for handling complex, cross-border transformational deals with consistent excellence. We pride ourselves on having top-tier lawyers at all levels, who work hard and apply market intelligence to meet client objectives. We focus on developing long-term, deep relationships with our clients, combining competitive costs with the resources of a global law firm. Our dedicated advisory teams cater to both private and public companies, ensuring the best possible outcomes. Our prolific private equity practice stands out, excelling in Public-to-Private (P2P) transactions across Europe, particularly in the UK. Our competition, merger control, and foreign direct investment (FDI) teams are industry leaders, providing unparalleled expertise. 

As a US-headquartered firm, we have leading full-service strength in New York and other key US financial centres, as well as across our extensive network of 44 offices globally. We support the entire corporate lifecycle, with particular strengths in growth capital, top-tier equity capital markets (ECM), corporate finance, and transformational deals.