Fielding an ‘unflappable’ and ’highly experienced’ practice, Watson Farley & Williams LLP has expertise in joint ventures and M&A transactions, particularly on the buyer-side. The firm is well versed in advising private equity funds on exit processes, with the London-based Chris Kilburn spearheading the practice. Andy Savage mainly focuses on the energy and infrastructure industries, Mark Tooke is a venture capital specialist, and Clementine Freeth is highlighted as key.
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‘Watson Farley & Williams LLP are strong across the board in small to mid-market deals. The corporate team are unflappable and highly experienced, capable of making a client's life easier by focusing on the key value points that clients should be concerned.’
‘Expert industry knowledge, strong execution and good communication.’
‘Work ethic and expertise.’
Key clients
- Beacon Energy
- Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas
- TORM
- ACAM LP
- UCAM Ltd
- Dynamis Capital Limited
Work highlights
Advised TORM plc on the US$250m sale of TORM shares owned by OCM Njord Holdings S.à.r.l., a company indirectly owned by private equity firm Oaktree Capital Management L.P..
Advised Kanadevia Inova in connection with the acquisition of Iona Capital Limited and its portfolio of 11 renewable gas plants in the UK together with a substantial global pipeline of projects, including projects throughout Europe and also the United States.
Advising Altamin Limited on its acquisition from Appian PE fund of a 29.85% interest in Vedra, the current joint venture vehicle and holder of the Gorno Project.
Practice head
Chris Kilburn
Other key lawyers
Andy Savage; Mark Tooke; Clementine Freeth; Florence Childs