Michael Francies > Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP
110 FETTER LANE
LONDON
EC4A 1AY
England
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Work Department

Private equity; corporate/M&A.

Position

Full CV available on www.weil.com.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£500m+)

(Hall of Fame)

Michael FranciesWeil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

London > Corporate and commercial > M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+

(Hall of Fame)

Michael FranciesWeil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

Lauded for its ‘exceptional level of partner involvement‘, Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP‘s experience spans public and private M&A, as well as hostile takeover defence strategies, corporate governance and equity capital markets work. The corporate practice is led by David Avery-Gee, who stands out for his expertise in the natural resources and energy sectors, advising on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and capital raisings. Michael Francies is a seasoned transactional lawyer, noted for his ability to advise on high-profile domestic and cross-border deals, while Murray Cox acts for listed companies on a wide range of matters, with a particular focus on the infrastructure space. Other notable individuals include Sarah Flaherty, a public company takeover specialist, and Simon Lyell, who earns praise for his ‘unparalleled dedication.’