Appleby is counsel of choice for a number of private equity sponsors looking to execute transactions across the UK and Europe, also overseeing related financing arrangements. Alongside its transactional work, the group is also tasked with overseeing multi-national restructuring efforts. Andrew Weaver is at the team’s helm, guiding clients through both M&A deals and structural undertakings. Simon Felton combines expertise in corporate structuring and finance, acting for a client base that spans the financial services and infrastructure asset managers. Inyeneobong Udoh is active on both the buy and sell-side of private equity and corporate transactions.
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Testimonials
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- First is the seamless integration of corporate and tax expertise within a single, cohesive team. Rather than operating in silos, the lawyers work in a genuinely collaborative manner, which means that advice is always joined-up and commercially coherent. This is particularly valuable in transactions such as a redomiciliation, where corporate and tax considerations are deeply intertwined and must be navigated simultaneously. Second is the quality of client service. Simon Felton and Tom Vibert set an exceptionally high standard in this regard. They are consistently responsive, proactive in flagging issues before they become problems, and always willing to make themselves available at short notice. In a fast-moving transaction environment, this level of accessibility is invaluable. Third is the depth of technical knowledge on offer. The team combines strong academic rigor with genuine commercial awareness, meaning that advice is not only legally sound but also pragmatic and mindful of the broader business context. They understand that clients need workable solutions, not merely technically correct ones. Finally, the team's international outlook, combined with their hands-on approach and genuine commitment to client outcomes, is a real differentiator.
- Daniel Healy is very responsive and works as an extension to our team.
- People are very responsive and commercial - they are our go-to team in this jurisdiction.
- The team has good strength in depth, providing expert legal advice at a reasonable price. They are always available, easy to deal with and commercial in their mindset.
- Paul Worsnop is always available and commercial, both in terms of advice and pricing.
- Great market knowledge and breadth of the team. Always commercial and ready to assist on short notice.
- Clear advice; always available.
Key clients
- Macquarie Asset Management Limited
- August Equity
- Blue Owl Alternative Credit Advisors LLP
- Bunge Global SA
- Apollo Management International LLP
- Tritax Big Box REIT PLC
- Samsung
- Corient
Work highlights
Advised Macquarie Asset Management on its acquisition of a 75% controlling interest in London City Airport from a consortium including the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, AIMCo and OMERS.
Acted as Jersey counsel to BASF Corporation in respect of the divestment of its coating business to funds managed by Carlyle, in partnership with the Qatar Investment Authority.
Advised Tritax Big Box REIT plc on its £1.035bn acquisition of a 41-asset UK logistics portfolio from funds advised by Blackstone Europe LLP.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Andrew Weaver
Other key lawyers
James Gaudin; Simon Felton; Inyeneobong Udoh