The international business reorganisations team at DLA Piper covers the full array of mandates, including pre-deal carve-outs, post-deal integrations, and simplification programs. Drawing on the firm’s international presence, the practice is capable of handling complex and high-value multijurisdictional transactions, which, alongside its expertise in reorganisations, continue to attract new clients. The group is regularly instructed by notable names from the media and entertainment, consumer goods, and energy sectors. Ben Forgiel-Jenkins specialises in advising multinational corporates from the TMT, industrials, and real estate industries on cross-border reorganisations. Anna Lewis has extensive experience assisting with the planning and implementation of global reorganisations and restructurings. Clare McLaren is another key contact within the practice.
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Testimonials
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‘Anna Lewis stands out.’
‘Clare McClaren and Navarone Moscher work together seamlessly.’
‘Clare McClaren communicates very clearly, is thorough, and has an in-depth knowledge of her area - apart from being generally lovely to work with. She turned around a group restructuring transaction for us in an incredibly short period of time.’
‘The team is very responsive and takes a lead on projects, helping to coordinate other advisors.’
- ‘The team is always available, flexible, and goes above and beyond on complex reorganisations.’
‘Yunus Maka stands out as an advisor, not just providing legal advice on key matters, but providing more pragmatic counsel.’
Key clients
- BASF
- GE Healthcare
- GE Vernova
- GE Aerospace
- Klockner Pentaplast
- Howmet Aerospace
- Arconic
- Warner Bro’s Discovery
- Samworth Brothers
- Medtronic
- Zscaler
Work highlights
Advised GE Vernova on a carve-out and sale of a steam power business to EDF.
Advised GE HealthCare on the integration of BK Medical into its global organisation across eleven countries, including the UK.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Anna Lewis; Keunyoung Oh
Other key lawyers
Clare McClaren; Paul Routledge; Navarone Moscher; Yunus Maka; Ben Forgiel-Jenkins