Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP regularly advises clients on investment transactions originating from within the UK and abroad, especially from North America. The firm is well-versed in joint venture support, including advising on joint venture formation and restructuring. The practice is led by Fiona Kelly from London. Patrick Williams is frequently approached by institutional and private equity investors, as well as fund managers, on their investment matters. Former practice co-chair Darren Rogers and Devina Rana have left the firm to join McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Strong technical capability combined with deep understanding of our business.'

  • 'Committed to delivering advice steering towards the solutions needed as efficiently as possible.'

  • 'Their strong commercial expertise complements their first-rate legal knowledge, providing valuable advice on a range of transactions and other matters.'

  • 'They are highly responsive, lead us through difficult situations with high competence and seniority, pragmatic and solution driven approach, very personal and highly professional at the same time.'

Key clients

  • Brookfield Asset Management
  • Cove Communities
  • PSP Investments
  • Montgomery Street Partners
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Invesco Real Estate
  • China Investment Corporation
  • Madison International Realty
  • PSP Investments
  • Alecta
  • Starlight Investments

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Fiona Kelly

Other key lawyers

Patrick Williams, Freya Dear