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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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Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC)

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News and insights

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News: 09 February 2024

Allen & Overy conseille le groupe Sartorius sur son augmentation de capital d'un montant de 1,4 milliard d'euros

Frankfurt am Main - Allen & Overy a conseillé le groupe Sartorius sur son augmentation de capital d'un montant total de 1,4 milliard d'euros. La transaction comprenait le placement de 613 497 actions…

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Publications: 21 July 2022

Acquisition de GRAIL par Illumina : le Tribunal de l’UE donne son feu vert à la nouvelle politique de renvoi de la Commission

Le Tribunal de l’UE a rendu un arrêt historique ce 13 juillet 2022 en confirmant la décision de la Commission européenne (la Commission) acceptant une demande de renvoi émanant de la France (et de…

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Distinction

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

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