Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Praised by clients for its ‘incredibly collaborative approach,’ the M&A and private equity practice at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP is a good choice for businesses seeking assistance with public and private M&A, on both the buy- and sell-side, disposals, and public takeovers. The group is instructed by a growing client base made up of impressive names from the financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors, to name a few. Leading the team is Ian Lopez who specialises in public and private M&A, alongside distressed sales, across a wide spectrum of industries such as media and entertainment, insurance, and telecoms. On the joint venture and restructuring fronts, Nicholas Skill is a key contact in the department alongside James Frecknall. Both are also adept at handling investments and co-investments.