From huge multinationals to fast-growing entrepreneurs, we specialise in complex and novel transactions. We offer genuine cross-border expertise arising from our network of global offices. Our 110-lawyer team handles work in developing and difficult markets with ease.
With the experience and critical mass to handle even the largest and most complex deal, our approach is distinctly personal. Commerciality, partner accessibility and accountability are hallmarks of our service. One of our clients Cobra Beer recently described a Clyde & Co corporate partner as “everything you could possibly want in a legal adviser – intelligence, dedication, focus and a willingness to go the extra mile.” We believe that all our lawyers embody the same qualities.
Playing to the traditional Clyde & Co strengths in the natural resources, trade and energy and financial services sectors, we have expanded into new industries, particularly real estate, food and technology. In addition, we benefit from our premier reputation in the aviation sector.
Principal areas of expertise span:
- Official list/AIM
- M&A
- Joint ventures
- Secondary fundraisings
- MBOs, MBIs, BIMBOs
- Venture capital and private equity investments
- Restructurings
- Funds
- Capital markets
We also handle advisory work for our corporate clients, advising in cases of complex or unusual corporate shareholding or management structures. In particular, we are skilled at helping to bridge the gap between UK and international corporate governance requirements.
The value of our CIS deals in the past year exceeded US$500 million but we are equally as active in other emerging markets such as China, the Far East, the Middle East and the rest of Eastern Europe.
“Quick to respond to industry trends”, the internationalisation of AIM places our global team in a strong position in the AIM markets. Our London and Dubai teams worked on the third largest AIM flotation at almost £230 million for a prominent oil and gas company.