Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Client SatisfactionThe ‘friendly, engaging, proactive’ team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has ‘vast knowledge of the emerging markets’. It handles M&A deals, in- and outbound investments, debt and equity financings, and strategic investment deals. London managing partner Matthew Oresman continues to grow the team in key areas, with white-collar crime specialist Audrey Koh joining in 2024 from Avonhurst. ‘Calm, erudite’ head of corporate James Campbell leads the firm-wide Africa practice, while Antony Single leads the energy transition group, which is active in many emerging markets. Osama Abu-Dehays handles projects in the Middle East, notably in the commercial, technology, media and telecommunications sectors.
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‘From my experience, U.S. law firms tend to be insular, but not Matthew Oresman’s team based in London. They are very open-minded and team players when it comes to complex, cross/border assignments.’
‘Matt Oresman is result-oriented. Whilst he is a strategist, he knows every single detail of the case. He is very efficient therefore and fast moving.’
‘Their main strengths revolve around the depth of experience and expertise they have in this field - over 30 years - and this shows - very much to the positive for us and top our clients.’
‘James Campbell is calm, erudite and gets things down without making a fuss. His expertise, experience and track record is unique in the field.’
‘Greg Hammond. Very experienced in emerging markets, understands nuances compared to more developed markets. Offers and provides calm, measured yet practical, commercial and solution driven advice. ’
'The Pillsbury team is connected to a strong network of individuals that are accessible for guidance and information regarding the emerging markets in which we operate. The firm's broad subject-matter expertise has been easily engaged and brought up to speed when technical issues, like sanctions questions, arise.'
'Greg Hammond is responsive and proactive. I often receive market intelligence from him before it comes from our team on the ground. Our perspective and needs are top-of-mind for him, and when I'm busy putting out fires, it's appreciated to get an offer of help.'
‘High degree of competency and unique sensitivity towards servicing the client.’
Key clients
- Association of Cyprus Banks
- Bank of Cyprus
- CEECAT Capital
- China Nuclear Power Engineering
- Dronamics
- Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd
- Dubai Islamic Bank
- EN+
- Gorilla Technologies
- HSBC Bank
- ICBC Leasing
- Institute of International Finance (IIF)
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC)
- Monbat AD
- Nexo Inc
- Novus Aviation Capital
- PNC Financial Services Group, Inc
- TH Kazakatom (THK)
- Thor Industries
- United National Global Compact
- US Department of Commerce
- Victaulic Company
Work highlights
- Advising Emmerson PLC on the Khemisset Mine Project Financing of Africa’s first commercial potash mine.
- Representing the entire banking industry in Cyprus, advising them on improving their compliance with U.S., UK, and EU sanctions and global anti-money laundering norms.
- Advising China Nuclear Power Engineering Co. on its supply to Hinkley Point C project here in the UK including contract negotiation, construction industry scheme advice, and tax advice.
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James Campbell