Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP ‘consistently delivers pragmatic, commercially astute advice’ to a strong roster of corporates, financial sponsors, and investment banks, acting on the full range of equity and equity-linked transactions, including IPOs, secondary offerings, and private capital raisings. The team offers integrated UK and US law capabilities from London and is particularly active on innovative equity structures and transatlantic listings across key European and US markets. Helming the practice is Danny Tricot who focuses on cross-border M&A and international equity offerings, combining deep experience across Europe and emerging markets. Maria Protopapa is well placed to advise on high-profile IPOs. Kenneth Ryan joined from Linklaters in August 2024.
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  • ‘Consistently delivers pragmatic, commercially astute advice, even on highly complex legal matters. What truly sets them apart is their ability to understand our business and tailor their guidance accordingly. Their legal expertise is matched by a clear grasp of the commercial realities we face, making their support both practical and strategically valuable. We view them not just as legal advisors, but as trusted partners in our decision-making.’

  • 'They are the best of the best we work with. What makes this Skadden team unique is their bench strength from top to bottom. Excellent technical lawyers who are across the whole transaction and able to navigate complex issues in a pragmatic and sensible way. They are team players who are easy to work with. They know how to get a deal done and they do it in an approachable way. We routinely work with Skadden on complex and high value cross-border transactions. When we are not instructed by Skadden we will often see them on the opposite side of the deal. They are one of the most visible and active firms for complex and high value cross-border M&A and equity capital markets transactions.'

  • 'Danny Tricot is who you want in your corner. He is always hands-on and across the whole deal, technically excellent, pragmatic and easy to work with. What makes Danny stand out from his peers is his deal instinct and judgment - he inspires confidence. Maria Protopapa is a standout senior member of the team. Her knowledge of equity capital markets is second to none. She is into the detail but at the same time very pragmatic and focused on finding workable solutions, very approachable with a great sense of humour and a pleasure to work with.'

  • 'The team consistently delivers pragmatic, commercially astute advice, even on highly complex legal matters. What truly sets them apart is their ability to understand our business and tailor their guidance accordingly. Their legal expertise is matched by a clear grasp of the commercial realities we face, making their support both practical and strategically valuable. We view them not just as legal advisors, but as trusted partners in our decision-making.'

  • 'An extremely client-focused approach.'

  • 'Danny Tricot (is a very capable corporate lawyer both with an attention to detail and an appreciation of the bigger picture. His ability to provide pragmatic solutions to complex problems is particularly valued.'

Key clients

  • International Paper Company
  • Hellenic Financial Stability Fun
  • Brembo N.V.
  • Amphitryon Ltd
  • Valar Ventures
  • Stevanato Group S.p.A.
  • Kenon Holdings Ltd.
  • Borr Drilling Limited
  • Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc
  • FREYR Battery
  • Yoda plc

Work highlights

Advised International Paper Companyon its initially unsolicited, but subsequently agreed upon, $9.9billion competitive takeover of DS Smith Plc.
Advised the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund (HFSF) on the €1.35 billion follow-on offering of its 27% stake in Piraeus Financial Holdings S.A. for total proceeds of €1.35 billion.
Advised Brembo N.V. on the €283 million sale of its 5.6% stake in Pirelli & C. S.p.A. via a block trade to institutional investors.

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Practice head

Danny Tricot

Other key lawyers

Maria Protopapa; Kenneth Ryan