Reed Smith LLP
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Noted for its ‘combination of deep sector expertise, cross-border execution strength, and a genuinely collaborative, client-focused approach,’ Reed Smith LLP is a solid choice for media and entertainment, technology, and financial services businesses seeking assistance with high-value and high-profile multijurisdictional transactions. The corporate group is well-equipped to handle cross-border M&A, investments, and carve-outs, as well as joint ventures and disposals, and its breadth of practice continues to attract new clients. Michael Young heads up the team and specialises in cross-border M&A, public and private takeovers, and joint ventures, with a particular focus on the technology, media, financial services, and energy sectors. Concentrating on transactions within regulated sectors is M&A expert Philip Taylor, while Milan Thakker is the go-to for all healthcare and life sciences deals. Other key members in the department include Daryl Cue and Matthew Bowen.
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- ‘This practice stands out for its combination of deep sector expertise, cross-border execution strength, and a genuinely collaborative, client-focused approach. In the biotech and life sciences space, where legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations are tightly interwoven, Reed Smith offers an unusually well-integrated offering. What sets the team apart is not just technical capability, but the way they deliver it: tailored, strategic, and always with an eye on the business outcome. They’re agile across jurisdictions, especially between the U.S. and Europe, and excel at aligning advice across disciplines—from corporate to regulatory to IP and compliance.’
- ‘Potential clients should know that this team doesn’t just handle matters—they lead them. Milan Thakker, for instance, acts as a true quarterback: calm under pressure, surgically precise in his coordination, and deeply attuned to the sector’s demands. He knows when to dive into detail and when to keep the bigger picture in view. His ability to staff matters dynamically and bring in the right experts from across the firm—without overcomplicating—makes a real difference. Compared to other firms, Reed Smith feels more personal, more responsive, and more in tune with the realities of an evolving industry. They don’t just advise—they help you think.’