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Matthew Hamilton-Foyn

Partner

London

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Matthew Hamilton-Foyn

Partner

London

Matthew advises on a range of corporate finance transactions, in particular public takeovers, private M&A, joint ventures and strategic investments.

Matthew has particular expertise in UK public takeovers and was seconded to the UK Takeover Panel between 2014 and 2016. During his time at the Panel, Matthew regulated a large number of takeovers, investigations and other transactions governed by the Takeover Code, and was also involved in formulating Panel policy.

Matthew was recognised by MergerLinks as a Rising Star in UK listed company M&A in 2022.

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Experience highlights

Office

London

One Bishops Square
London
E1 6AD

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Qualifications

Professional

Admitted as a Solicitor, England and Wales, 2013

Academic

LLB (Hons) (1st), Law, College of Law, Moorgate, 2011

BSc (Hons) (1st), Psychology, University College London, 2009

Published work

  • Matthew Hamilton-Foyn and Simon Jay (2018), United Kingdom chapter in “European Takeovers: The Art of the Acquisition”, 2nd Edition, Globe Law and Business