Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP provides expertise in tax, private equity, and finance matters, frequently advising clients on cross-border mandates. The team is jointly led by Oliver Walker and Kevin Donegan, who are both experienced in employee share schemes, acquisition and equity, and cash incentives matters. Lizl Loubser, who specialises in incentives and remuneration, recently joined the team and has contributed to cross-border matters concerning the design and implementation of incentive schemes.
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Testimonials
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‘We work with the Employee Incentives and PE teams and rely on the sound technical advice provided by Kevin Donegan and his team.’
'Kevin Donegan is superb.'
'In our experience, they are the best team at getting to understand the impact of changes to legislation or guidance and then putting in practical steps to implement them for their clients and clients' service providers.'
'Kevin Donegan is an exceptional adviser; he understands the role each party has to play in a transaction and he delivers his advice accordingly, ensuring all potential hurdles are navigated before they become an issue.'
'We benefit from their support and pragmatic nature during transactions.'
Key clients
- Howden Global Insurance Group
- Advent International
- Bain Capital
- Kantar
- PSG Equity
- Global Infrastructure Partners
- PAI Partners
- General Atlantic
- OMERS
- Eli Lilly
Work highlights
Advised GIP on the sale of a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh Airport to VINCI Airports for £1.27bn.
Advised Eli Lilly & Company on its acquisition of Aparito Limited.
Advised affiliates of Sun European Partners LLP, and the Adler & Allan group management team, on Sun’s sale of the Adler & Allan group to organisations across the UK, to Goldman Sachs Alternatives.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Oliver Walker; Kevin Donegan
Other key lawyers
Lizl Loubser