The Linklaters LLP M&A team deliver strategic advice on high-value transactions in a number of regulated and unregulated sectors, with a notable roster of clients in the chemicals, mining, energy and infrastructure sectors. The team leverages the firm’s international presence to lead transactions ranging from acquisitions to carve-outs and divestitures. Co-leading the team from New York is George Casey, a highly-regarded M&A practitioner with an impressive track record in the automotive, energy, ESG and technology spaces. Co-head Heiko Schiwek advises both domestic and international clients on matters ranging from public takeovers, strategic investments and joint venture transactions. The team has been bolstered by the recent arrivals of Elena Rubinov and Kristina Trauger, from Mayer Brown and Proskauer Rose LLP, respectively.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Led by George Casey, this team has been supportive strategic advisors in a recent matter. They are also very flexible on fee arrangements, including fixed fees.’
- ‘We worked together with the NY M&A practice and the Frankfurt office. The collaboration was smooth and very efficient. The team was very dedicated and knowledgeable.’
- ‘Heiko Schiwek is an extremely skilled and experienced M&A lawyer, very good negotiator, calm and very focused.'
- Heiko Schiwek is an extremely skilled and experienced M&A lawyer, a very good negotiator, calm, and very focused.
Key clients
- Dow
- Rio Tinto
- Volkswagen
- BASF
- General Motors
- DigitalBridge Investments LLC
- Alphawave IP Group
- Tate & Lyle
- Desjardins Group
- Brookfield
- XRG P.J.S.C
- Marfrig Global Foods
Work highlights
Advising Dow on its partnership transaction with Macquarie Asset Management to launch US$6bn Diamond Infrastructure Solutions.
Advising General Motors on its strategic partnership with TWG Motorsports to form the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, which will join the FIA Formula One World Championship grid in March 2026.
Advising BASF on its US$1.15bn sale of its Brazilian decorative paints business to Sherwin-Williams.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Josh Feit
Practice head
George Casey; Heiko Schiwek
Other key lawyers
Elena Rubinov; Kristina Trauger; Josh Feit