With extensive experience advising multinational companies on domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, Katten Muchin Rosenman‘s corporate practice maintains its position as a go-to in the London market. The group’s capacity to handle complex and multijurisdictional matters continues to attract new clients from a range of sectors such as real estate, technology, and manufacturing. Oliver Williams and Edward Tran co-lead the team and together bring a multitude of corporate expertise – Williams has extensive experience leading on private equity matters, mergers and acquisitions, investments, and restructuring, and Tran specialises in financial services and funds, regularly advising clients such as private equity firms, investment managers, and hedge funds on M&A transactions, private equity matters, joint ventures, fund investments, equity and debt financing, and corporate governance. David Wood, Alex Potten, and Omar Malek are extremely active members in the group, leading on a variety of corporate transactions. Wood concentrates on real estate deals including M&A, joint ventures, and equity financing, while Potten assists a variety of companies on reorganisations, private equity, M&A, and joint ventures. Malek stands out for advising clients from the real estate, financial services, and hospitality sectors on international M&A transactions, joint ventures, private equity, and corporate reorganisations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We were impressed by their professionalism, negotiation skills, and dedication to their clients during the transaction. They have also been assisting us with some of our corporate legal matters in recent year, and they consistently displayed exemplary skills and expertise.’

  • ‘Edward Tran from Katten’s team shows excellent communication skills, and explains complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner, ensuring that we fully understand our rights, options, and potential outcomes. ’

Key clients

  • Niya Partners Inc.
  • RE Capital
  • Authentic Brands group
  • Areim AB
  • Leonardo Hotels

Work highlights

  • Assisting Niya Partners Inc. on numerous venture capital investments ranging from $2million to $20million.
  • Assisted on Leonardo Hotels’ £65 million acquisition of the owning entity of Brighton’s The Grand Hotel from Wittington Investments and associated acquisition finance.
  • Advised Authentic Brands Group LLC on its circa £73 million acquisition of the business and assets of Hunter Boot Limited.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Oliver Williams, Edward Tran

Other key lawyers

David Wood, Alex Potten, Omar Malek