Matthew Hamilton-Foyn
Partner
London
Matthew Hamilton-Foyn
Partner
London
Contact details
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.
Qualifications
Professional
Academic
LLB (Hons) (1st), Law, College of Law, Moorgate, 2011
BSc (Hons) (1st), Psychology, University College London, 2009
Related articles
Publications: 13 December 2023
Europe’s listed companies see brighter prospects away from public markets
Amid tough market conditions public takeovers are on the rise. So, what do potential bidders need to know about the nuances of P2P deals across different jurisdictions?
News: 30 November 2023
News: 17 November 2023
Experience highlights
Advising OpenText on its USD6bn takeover of Micro Focus
Advising a group of telecommunications companies on a fibre network infrastructure joint venture with InfraVia Capital Partners
Advising Apollo on its possible offer for FTSE 100 education company Pearson and Transdigm on its possible offer for FTSE 100 aerospace and defence company Meggitt
Advising a multinational telecommunications company on the GBP31bn merger of Virgin Media and O2
Qualifications
Professional
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
