With experience advising on domestic and cross-border, public and private M&A on both the buy and sell-side, Dorsey & Whitney is a good choice for clients from the energy, media and entertainment, and manufacturing sectors. The team’s broad capabilities have amassed a strong client roster comprised of notable names including the likes of Motor Fuel Group. Spearheading the group is the ‘standout’ Kate Francis, who specialises in multi-jurisdictional M&A in the technology, insurance, and professional partnerships spaces. She is supported by Carsten Greve, who concentrates on advising Norwegian businesses and individuals on M&A, and Fabrizio Carpanini, who is adept at assisting with international joint ventures and corporate finance. On the investment front, Stewart Worthy is the name to note.
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‘All the lawyers are really top-notch, highly professional, knowledgeable, and always put the client experience at the centre of everything they do.’
‘They have handled larger deals for us, as well as several smaller deals, and they are always they are ready and willing to help.’
Key clients
- Cohort plc
- Eleco plc
Work highlights
Represented Cohort plc’s subsidiary, Marlborough Communications Limited, on its acquisition of Interactive Technical Solutions Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Mark Taylor
Practice head
Kate Francis
Other key lawyers
Fabrizio Carpanini; Carsten Greve; Stewart Worthy; James Ufland; Luk Trewhela; Harsha Goel; Mark Taylor