Reed Smith LLP

Led by Delphine Currie, who is well-versed in IPO listings on the main market of the LSE and on AIM, the lawyers at Reed Smith LLP have been described by clients as being ‘professional, thorough and supportive’ and of the ’highest quality and calibre.’ The London hub works on various international mid-market transactions, including acquisitions, business combinations and share purchases, advising across the technology, entertainment and media sectors, in particular. The highly experienced partner Philip Taylor - who regularly handles ‘sizeable deals' - is engaged by financial institutions, public and private companies and state owned entities on M&A, fundraisings, private equity and securities work. Michael Young, EMEA vice-chair of the firms’ global M&A group, has a broad practice spanning corporate, commercial and finance matters. Stephen Mooney is noted for his experience acting for fast growth and early-stage companies and other clients in the real estate, manufacturing, media and entertainment and technology arenas. Other key figures include M&A and private equity specialist Sam Webster and Victoria Bryden, both of whom have been noted as ’exceptional, highly experienced and experts' while Ravi Pattani is recommended for his wide-ranging and cross-border corporate practice. The ‘sharp and creatively minded lawyer’ Milan Thakker also receives considerable praise from clients.