Delivering high-quality outcomes across the continent
From our 14 offices in key economic cities around the continent, we deliver results for major clients in a wide range of industries from energy to financial services. Last year alone we advised over 5000 organisations across the region and the Financial Times has named us a Top 10 Law Firm for Innovation in Europe for five consecutive years.
Beyond our own offices, we've spent decades building relationships with market-leading law firms in Europe to form a network called Global Connect, which means that wherever you are doing business, we'll manage the whole legal process of your projects seamlessly.
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Our awards and industry recognitions
Our recent work
Volkswagen and Ford
We have played a leading advisory role for one of the world's largest global alliances – Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company – to supply electric and commercial vehicles globally.
Europe's ambitious space programme
We advised Hispasat (the operating company for a number of Spanish communication satellites covering the Americas, Europe, and North Africa) on their incorporation into the SpaceRise Consortium – responsible for the development, deployment, and operation of the European Union's secure connectivity satellite system. The project, with a value exceeding €10.5 billion, is the first public-private co-investment model in the aerospace sector in Europe.
Coventry Building Society, UK
We advised Coventry Building Society, the UK's second largest building society, on its successful £780m cash acquisition of The Co-operative Bank Holdings, which creates a combined organisation of around £89 billion of group assets.
Netinera, Germany
We advised our long-term client on the financing of 41 new Siemens electric trains for the S-Bahn network in Leipzig. The fleet will give a state-of-the-art passenger experience, helping to meet Germany’s growing demand for eco-friendly modes of transport.
Asterion Industrial Partners, Spain
We advised on the structuring of Asterion Industrial Infra Fund III FCR, with a target size of 3.6 billion euros. This is the largest private equity fund in Spain's history.
Nationwide and Virgin Money UK
We advised Nationwide Building Society on key aspects of its acquisition of Virgin Money UK, that combined is the second-largest provider of mortgages and savings in the UK.
HarperCollins, Germany
We advised the publishing group HarperCollins Germany on its acquisition of guidebook publisher Gräfe und Unzer (GU), doubling the size of its business and significantly expanding its portfolio.
Applied Nutrition, UK
We advised leading sports nutrition, health and wellness brand Applied Nutrition on its IPO and listing on the London Stock Exchange, with a valuation of £350 million.
Sailing through Scots law
We acted as local counsel on all Scots law aspects of restructuring an existing part Islamic and part conventional financing with a Middle Eastern Oil and Gas Service vessel owning company.
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