Mergers & Acquisitions
Recognised for our mix of M&A and corporate financing expertise and for a level of service that very few law firms can match.
We support buyers and sellers at all stages of transactions – from bid preparation and submission to negotiation, sign-off and close. We advise on the full range of deal structures from public takeovers/tender offers through to divestments, auctions, take privates and demergers. Our track record in M&A, expertise and local knowledge ensure that we deliver cost-effective, high quality legal advice. Our close-knit team of lawyers across the world employs a common approach, which means we can handle cross-border deals effectively.
Our sector teams work closely across our network of offices to provide clients with an unrivalled, seamless service. Strong sector knowledge built up from years of working with clients across all sectors, allows us to bring a strategic approach to our work, a deep understanding of industry issues and ensures we provide an efficient approach to due diligence.
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Our recent experience
21st Century Fox
on its USD71bn acquisition by The Walt Disney Company and on its subsequent GBP11.6bn sale of its 39% stake in Sky to Comcast.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
on its multi-billion dollar three-way merger with Union National Bank PJSC and Al Hilal Bank.
American Tower
Liberty Global
on its GBP31.4bn joint venture with Telefónica to merge Virgin Media and O2’s fixed, broadband and mobile businesses in the UK.
Refinitiv
on the proposed USD27bn acquisition by the London Stock Exchange Group.
Tesco
on the USD10.6bn sale of the entire interest in its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to CP Group entities following a competitive sale process.
Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)
News and insights
Publications: 16 October 2023
Decision underscores the practical realities required for a court to enforce a specific performance clause, and the importance of having “clean hands” for parties to be eligible for this specific…
Publications: 12 October 2023
EU FSR – the notification regime begins; what does it mean for private equity investors?
The EU is concerned about subsidies granted by non-EU countries to businesses active in the EU, that could distort competition in EU markets.
Publications: 12 October 2023
EU FSR – the notification regime begins; what does it mean for infrastructure investors?
The EU is concerned about subsidies granted by non-EU countries to businesses active in the EU that could distort competition in EU markets.
Publications: 05 October 2023
UK Takeover Panel extends concert party rules to funds and their investors
Earlier this year, the UK Takeover Panel amended its ‘concert party’ rules to specifically target private capital funds and their investors. Here we explain the impact of the changes.
Recognition
A&O has advised on more than 3,760 M&A deals worth over GBP2.4tn since 2010.
Mergermarket
Allen & Overy do complex and cross-border work and they handle it very well.
Chambers Global 2023 (Corporate M&A)
Allen & Overy is fantastic at coordinating international offices and has a great reach.
Chambers Global 2023 (Corporate M&A)
Awards
- M&A Deal of the Year, IFLR Europe Awards 2023
- M&A Deal of the Year, IFLR APAC Awards 2023
- Europe TMT M&A Legal Adviser of the Year, TMT Finance M&A Awards 2023
- M&A Deal of the Year, Expansión Awards 2022
- M&A Deal of the Year (Premium), ALB Southeast Asia Law Awards 2022
- Benelux M&A Legal Adviser of the Year, Mergermarket Awards 2022
- Corporate/M&A Law Firm of the Year (UAE), Chambers Global Middle East Awards 2022
