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M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+

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Dechert LLP

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Noted by clients for its ‘deep command of legal and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions’, Dechert LLP advises on a wide range of domestic and cross-border M&A, with particular activity in the financial services, life sciences, healthcare, and TMT sectors. Philip Butler, who co-leads the practice, brings expertise in complex debt-backed deals, while fellow co-head Christopher Field is well regarded for his work on multijurisdictional carve-outs. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of private equity specialist Nick Tomlinson, who joins from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Beyond the deep command of legal and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions, the firm has consistently demonstrated a rare ability to grasp the broader business implications of legal decisions. Your counsel has not only ensured rigorous compliance with complex international standards but also reflected a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, strategic priorities, and operational realities — a combination that has made them an invaluable partner in navigating the interconnected legal and business landscape in which we operate.’

  • ‘Camille Abousleiman has extensive and in-depth knowledge in this area.'

  • 'We definitely also single out James Stonehill for his expertise, dedication and quality of service which we value as being instrumental.'

Key clients

  • Ares Management
  • Bank Audi
  • Bentley Systems
  • Exiger Limited
  • Gemcorp Capital Management
  • GIC
  • PPG Industries, Inc.

Work highlights

Advised Ares on the sale of DCS Holdings Group by way of a merger between the Daisy Group with the Wavenet Group.
Advised GIC on its funding of Valtech’s take-private of Kin & Carta plc, a consultancy firm focused on providing digital transformation solutions.
Advised Ares on the capital reorganisation of Daisy Group.

Practice head

Philip Butler; Christopher Field

Other key lawyers

Nick Tomlinson; Camille Abousleiman; James Stonehill

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