Praised for ‘working well across borders’, Squire Patton Boggs has developed a market reputation for assisting global banks with a range of corporate transactional matters. The unit is additionally equipped to handle M&A and venture capital work. Team head Robert Bray has a broad practice encompassing follow-on investments and joint ventures. Miriam Lampert is frequently sought out by domestic and international fintech clients for assistance with employment matters. Mahdi Siddique counts strategic investments into fintechs as a key practice strength.
Testimonials
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‘Diverse team focused on partnering with their clients. I have found the firm works well across borders and collaborates well.'
‘SPB has been a core supplier of legal advice and guidance since our inception. They continue to be vital to our overall governance as we enter a sale process. They are accessible and practical in their advice.'
‘Robert Bray and Isabelle Sadler are a pleasure to work with and the way they calmly navigate the legal complexities of a large bank consortium makes running the firm more manageable.'
Key clients
- TransUnion
- Broadridge Financial Solutions
- Neptune Networks
- TP ICAP Plc
- LMAX
- Tide Banking
- NICE Actimize
- Contis Group
- ChargeAfter
- OakNorth Bank
Work highlights
- Advised Cushon Holdings Limited in connection with NatWest Group’s acquisition of a majority shareholding in Cushon, a workplace savings and pensions fintech.
- TransUnion on its initial investment into open banking business Bud Financial Limited, as well as commercial arrangements, with a second tranche to be invested subsequently.
- Advised Baird on a minority investment into Freemarket.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Bray