Rated by clients for providing ‘first-class’ advice, White & Case LLP leverages its considerable global network to advice clients on a range of matters, including M&A, joint ventures and disposals. Operating across the energy and natural resources, mining and metals and pharmaceuticals sectors, the team is frequently engaged by multinationals, banks, financial sponsors, UK plcs and hedge funds. Practice head Alan Burke has an extensive track record in international and domestic mergers and acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures, reorganisations and restructurings. Patrick Sarch, who rejoins the team from Hogan Lovells International LLP, is a key port of call for boards of many UK and international listed companies, financial institutions, and investors. A ’second to none partner‘, Hyder Jumabhoy, co-heads the financial services M&A practice, assisting with restructurings, disposals, joint ventures and business integrations.

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Testimonials

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  • 'In a matter of days, David Lewis and his colleagues were up to speed on all aspects of the deal. They have consistently, and across the board delivered first class advice in a very collaborative, sophisticated, on time and content differentiated fashion.'
  • 'It is worth mentioning the negotiations were everything but linear. Nonetheless, the crew excelled at adapting its recommendations as the client’s objectives evolved, in a very methodical, well-balanced and articulate manner.'
  • 'From senior partners to associates there is a tremendous ethos, superior intellect and EQ, tactical mind, deal experience and an eye to spot and avoid pitfalls, as well as an enormous ability to process information.'
  • 'They provide honest, sophisticated, and timely advice.'
  • ‘Very strong team for M&A and financial services. Breadth of experts in various fields that can be called upon to advise.'

  • 'Strong on collaboration, client communication, negotiation and legal expertise.'

  • ‘Hyder Jumabhoy is a standout, second-to-none partner - extremely personable, practical, clear, responsive and always has a solution to any issue. Hyder operates on a strong client-service basis, always has time for you and applies top-level intellect to swiftly dissect any legal issue.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alan Burke

Other key lawyers

Philip Broke, Patrick Sarch, Allan Taylor, Tom Matthews, Sonica Tolani, Hyder Jumabhoy, Ian Ivory, David Lewis, Richard Wilson, David Lewis