Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP's corporate, M&A, and private equity group is recognised for its expertise in technology transactions, although it is also capable of advising clients from a wide range of sectors including financial services, video games, and aerospace, among others. The team regularly handles high-profile M&A, investments, and share sales and purchases, as well as disposals and financings at both domestic and cross-border levels. Heading up the department is cross-border specialist Shawn Atkinson who concentrates on technology M&A, exits, and late-stage venture transactions, alongside early-stage private equity deals, reorganisations, and disposals. He is supported by Katie Cotton who is adept at assisting investors and technology companies on multijurisdictional M&A and venture capital investments.
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Testimonials
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‘Orrick have served us exceptionally well over the last 12 years.’
‘Consistently professional and always with a close eye on important details.’
‘We have come to trust them completely and on a personal level, they are a pleasure to deal with.’
‘Always willing to go the extra mile. Katie Cotton, Elizabeth Monro-Davies, and Lucy Mann recently helped us with a lengthy and onerous external investment.’
‘The Orrick team is pragmatic and very effective.’
‘They are flexible alongside the legal objectives. This works well with us and allows us to maintain a pace through a transaction that we look to facilitate.’
Key clients
- Aptean, Inc.
- Atempo Growth
- Azzurri Group
- Butternut Box (Dogmates Ltd)
- Cerillion PLC
- Connexin
- Digital Vega FX Ltd
- Dream Games
- Euclid Systems Corporation
- FIA Suisse
- Finimize
- Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
Advised Graphcore in its acquisition by SoftBank Group Corp.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Shawn Atkinson
Other key lawyers
Katie Cotton; Katrina Murphy; Shaun Malone; Charles Sheldon; Elizabeth Monro-Davies; Lucy Mann