Offering extensive expertise across governance, risk management, and regulatory advice, Linklaters LLP also advises on corporate advisory, ESG, and employment matters. Lucy Reeve assists clients with corporate governance work, market abuse regulation, listing rules, and reporting obligations. Rachel Barrett acts as ESG counsel, advising boards on ESG governance, stakeholder activism, and incoming regulations. Alexandra Beidas specialises in corporate transactions alongside advisory work encompassing board appointments, remuneration, and sustainability. Jane Caskey leads an integrated risk advisory practice spanning financial regulation, digital transformation, and geopolitics, while Igor Rogovoy advises on capital markets, cross-border M&A transactions, and governance compliance.
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Key clients
- Rio Tinto
- Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust
- BAE Systems
- NatWest Group
- LivaNova
Work highlights
Advised Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust on the rejection of board change proposals by U.S. activist investor Saba Capital Management, and subsequent launch by EWIT of a tender offer for up to 100% of EWIT's issued share capital.
Advised Rio Tinto on its ongoing response to an activist shareholder campaign seeking to unify Rio Tinto’s DLC structure.
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Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Lucy Reeve; Rachel Barrett; Alexandra Beidas
Other key lawyers
Jane Caskey; Igor Rogovoy; Aileen Buchanan