Working for some of the world's foremost investment firms, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is singled out by one client for its ‘best in class partner quality and availability combined with very customer-friendly practices and great industry knowledge.’ Latterly, the practice has advised on an array of buyouts, investments, joint ventures, and debt finance mandates concerning a host of infrastructure and energy transition assets, including, but not limited to, green steel, electricity transmission and distribution, telecoms, EV charging, carbon capture and removal, and renewables. Practice head Federico Fruhbeck is a highly experienced M&A lawyer who works with a range of funds and sponsors across a number of jurisdictions. Fruhbeck often works closely with Alice Brogi, whose far-reaching practice covers a range of infrastructure and hard assets. Robert Dixon is another proficient cross-border M&A adviser who is routinely sought out for his digital infrastructure expertise. Kavita Davis joined the firm from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in September 2023, bringing further debt finance capabilities to the team.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Best in class partner quality and availability combined with great industry knowledge.’

  • ‘Federico Fruhbeck in particular is among the best lawyers I have worked with in terms of his capabilities, commercial instincts, relationships, and work ethic.’

  • 'The Gibson Dunn team brings the right mix of legal ability and commercial awareness to our deals. They understand the deal dynamics and are able to help us carve the best outcome by helping focus our attention on key legal issue while being able to show flexibility where necessary.'

  • 'Alice Brogi and Federico Fruhbeck are our key partner contacts within the team. They both do a good job of maintaining regular contact and making sure they understand our needs and provide the best service possible. Alice maintains a calm demeanour under pressure during negotiations and sees the deal through to the end.'

Key clients

  • KKR
  • Asterion Industrial Partners
  • John Laing Group
  • Apollo Global Management
  • AXA Investment Managers
  • Helios Towers
  • Phoenix Tower International
  • TAWAL
  • Swiss Life Asset Management
  • H.R.L. Morrison & Co

Lawyers

Leading individuals: Corporate and M&A
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners: Corporate and M&A
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.

Federico Fruhbeck

Other key lawyers

Robert Dixon, Alice Brogi, Kavita Davis