Covington & Burling LLP

With strong capabilities in both US and UK law, the ‘very commercial and extremely responsive’ corporate team at Covington & Burling LLP is well-regarded for its capabilities across energy, technology, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences M&A. The team is led by Gregor Frizzell, who regularly handles strategic collaborations, venture capital transactions and cross-border M&A. The ’exceptional’ Louise Nash counsels multinational companies on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and licensing transactions. Other key names include managing partner James Halstead, who focuses on transactions relating to new technologies, complex M&A and fundraisings, as well as Paul Claydon and James Gubbins, who specialise in M&A, IPOs and securities issues. Simon Amies left the team in May 2023 to join Cooley (UK) LLP.