Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP combines deep expertise in public and private M&A, hostile takeover defence, corporate governance, and equity capital markets, with a strong focus on high-value international deals across Europe, the US, and Asia. The firm serves clients across the TMT, retail, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and financial services sectors, leveraging close relationships with investment banks, financial advisers, and top private equity firms. The practice is led by David Avery-Gee, who frequently advises listed clients on high-profile, cross-border M&A, joint ventures, and capital raisings across a range of industries and jurisdictions. Michael Francies brings extensive expertise in managing high-profile cross-border and domestic transactions, Murray Cox focuses primarily on advising publicly listed companies; particularly within the infrastructure sector. Public takeovers specialist Sarah Flaherty is also noted.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The Weil team provides the best corporate law experience in London. I have worked with corporate teams at most of the leading London law firms, and Weil is second to none.’

  • ‘David Avery-Gee is the highest quality corporate counsel in London. In addition, he has been able to build a highly effective team around him.'

  • 'David McKendrick deserves a special mention for his technical expertise, outstanding service efficiency and commercial nous. Clearly a star in the making.’

Key clients

  • SGS
  • Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp
  • BlackRock
  • Century Aluminum
  • Churchill Capital VII
  • Cobham
  • Eli Lilly
  • Eutelsat
  • Glencore plc
  • Harbour Energy plc
  • Howden
  • InPost

Work highlights

Advised GIP (now part of BlackRock) as part of a consortium together with Khazanah Nasional Berhad and Employees’ Provident Fund of Malaysia, on a pre-conditional voluntary cash takeover offer for Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB).
Advised Algonquin in the $2.555 billion sale of Atlantica to Energy Capital Partners and Co-Investors.
Advised Glencore plc on its investment in Horizonte Minerals plc.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

David Avery-Gee
Murray Cox

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Sarah Flaherty

Practice head

David Avery-Gee

Other key lawyers

Michael Francies; Murray Cox; Sarah Flaherty; Simon Lyell; David McKendrick