Linklaters LLP’s M&A department houses an ‘incredible breadth of world-class talent’, where the group’s roster of clients includes leading multinationals, sovereign wealth funds, and sovereign sponsors. Leveraging the firm’s international network of offices, the team is well-placed to handle cross-border M&A, public takeovers, corporate restructurings, and carve-outs. Industry veteran George Casey anchors the New York-based practice and routinely advises boards of directors on transformative strategic M&A deals, in addition to ESG and shareholder relations issues. Heiko Schiwek is experienced in the chemical sector, where he advises on public company acquisitions and joint ventures, while Pierre-Emmanuel Perais focuses on public and private M&A and corporate governance in the tech and pharmaceuticals fields. Gregory Gewirtz focuses on minority investments and financial advisory assignments, while Josh Feit, who is reputed for his ’superb communication skills’, handles international M&A and restructurings in the energy and digital infrastructure segments. Yiting Du is a key contact within the group.
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Testimonials
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‘Linklaters is an exceptional law firm not only in the USA but also in Europe. They understand the business, the timeframe, and always deliver excellent outcomes.'
‘Linklaters' team consists of highly professional and exceptional lawyers.'
‘Incredible breadth of world-class talent to call upon as the need arises, with market leading expertise in complex transactions.’
‘Josh Feit possesses an excellent combination of technical expertise, interpersonal skills and strong ethical values. He has superb communication skills that enable him to advocate effectively in negotiations.'
‘The Linklaters team has exceptional depth on transactions within the chemicals sector, and in particular on transactions involving asset carveouts and similar structures. The team is very user-friendly, excellent at the table and brings excellent bench strength and technical expertise across many areas of specialty.’
‘I have worked with George Casey and Heiko Schiwek for nearly 20 years, on transactions across many jurisdictions. Together with their team, their attention to detail, patience at the table and professionalism while assisting with the negotiation of very difficult and often tense transactions are the best in the business. There is no other team in whom I would rather entrust large and even "bet the company" transactions.’
‘Josh Feit is very good.'
Key clients
- Anglo American
- Bayer
- The Belgian Post Group
- Celanese Corporation
- The Chef’s Warehouse Inc.
- Constructel Visabeira S.A.
- Digital Bridge Investments LLC
- Dow Inc.
- Elia Group SA
- Getir B.V.
Work highlights
Advising Rio Tinto on the agreed all-cash acquisition of Arcadium Lithium for $6.7bn.
Advising Volkswagen AG on its $5.8bn investment and 50-50 joint venture with Rivian Automotive, Inc.
Advising Anglo American on its successful takeover defense against a £39bn proposed takeover by BHP.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Josh Feit
Practice head
George Casey
Other key lawyers
Heiko Schiwek; Pierre-Emmanuel Perais; Gregory Gewirtz; Josh Feit; Yiting Du