Backed by a robust team of seasoned advisers with deep sector expertise, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is a trusted partner to leading blue-chip companies and financial sponsors across a range of sectors, including financial services, pharmaceuticals, telecoms, and insurance. The firm is particularly distinguished for its proficiency in transatlantic transactions, excelling in cross-border M&A and US inbound deals. Practice co-head Lorenzo Corte maintains a busy practice, frequently working on cross-border M&A, contested takeovers, de-SPAC deals and governance matters. Fellow co-head Katja Butler focuses on private equity, advising clients on all aspects of their investments, from initial acquisition to exit. Simon Toms brings valuable expertise in public M&A, while Denis Klimentchenko and Sarah Knapp are both active across a wide slate of high-profile transactions. Bruce Embley has left the firm.
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Key clients

  • International Paper Company
  • Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc
  • Nokia Corporation
  • Prada
  • Tether
  • The Travel Corporation
  • Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc.
  • Eyebiotech Limited
  • BlackRock, Inc.
  • Xavier Niel and Atlas Investissement
  • Adevinta ASA
  • MSC-Mediterranean Shipping Company
  • NXP
  • EG Group
  • Willis Towers Watson
  • Nasdaq
  • Nexthink, S.A.
  • The Forest Road Company
  • News Corporation, a majority shareholder in REA Group Ltd.
  • Ivanhoe Cambridge and ICAMAP

Work highlights

Represented International Paper Company in its initially unsolicited, but subsequently agreed upon, $9.9 billion competitive takeover of DS Smith Plc.
Advised Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc in connection with its acquisition by funds advised by Energy Capital Partners at an equity value of $2.6 billion.
Advised Nokia Corporation on its $2.3 billion acquisition of Infinera Corporation.

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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

Lorenzo Corte, Katja Butler

Other key lawyers

Simon Toms; Denis Klimentchenko; Ani Kusheva; Sarah Knapp; Robert Chaplin; Sandro de Bernardini; Patrick Tsitsaros; Anxin Hua