With expertise advising on domestic and cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and disposals, as well as investments, distressed acquisitions, and reorganisations, Howard Kennedy LLP is sought after by notable clients from a wide range of sectors including retail, hospitality, and real estate. Gillian White heads up the M&A practice and is noted by clients for her ‘ability to boil down complex issues into workable solutions.’ She specialises in advising Scandinavian and US clients from IP-rich sectors on investments and divestments, strategic acquisitions, and asset transactions. Another key contact in the department is Ashley Reeback, who stands out for his aptitude for public and private M&A, with a focus on the sell-side.
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‘The firm has the resources of a larger firm, but the more senior attorneys stay involved and are responsive. I'm very impressed with their outreach initiatives.’
‘Great knowledge of subject matter and procedure. Excellent responsiveness and attention to detail. Also, very nice people.’
‘The team were very knowledgeable in their sector. What particularly stood out was their clear, pragmatic, and strategic approach and advice.’
‘I have found the approach of the individuals we instructed to be incredibly supportive, with their advice delivered in a clear, directional manner, appropriate to our circumstances and needs. The advice was robust and strategic, delivered in a timely manner.’
‘Ashley Reeback and Stephanie Brigg worked exceptionally to achieve an excellent result on a recent transaction.’
‘They are particularly competent on cross-border M&A matters. They are able to marshal resources exceptionally well and efficiently. Their response times and attention to detail are top-notch.’
Key clients
- Pandora Jewellery UK Ltd
- Canelo Digital Publishing Limited
- Big Green Light Ltd
- Lyric Capital Group
- 15Gifts
- Galliard Developments
- Michels & Taylor
- Judopay
- Foxway Group
- Toppan Digital
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Practice head
Gillian White
Other key lawyers
Ashley Reeback; Charlotte Whitworth; Stephanie Brigg; Eve Gallagher; Ben Filmer