Baker McKenzie‘s team assists its clients with high-value, multijurisdictional projects, and has standout expertise in pre-sale and post-sale restructuring, business separation and integration, and legal entity rationalisation matters. The team is jointly led by global reorganisation specialist Emily Carlisle and corporate restructuring expert Jo Hewitt. Kirsty Wilson is recommended for her experience in business expansion projects, while Richard Needham has expertise in carve-out and spin-off cases. Charlotte Nolan advises national corporations across sectors from healthcare, to finance. Rakesh Rathod is noted for his proficiency in joint ventures, post-acquisition integration, and a variety of transaction-driven restructurings, and Christina Khoo is also a key contact.
International business reorganisations in London
Baker McKenzie
Responsables de la pratique:
Emily Carlisle; Jo Hewitt
Autres avocats clés:
Kirsty Wilson; Richard Needham; Charlotte Nolan; Rakesh Rathod; Christina Khoo
Principaux clients
Baker Hughes
BMC Software, Inc.
Emerson
GXO Logistics
Johnson & Johnson
nVent Electric
Pentair
S&P Global
TE Connectivity
Walgreens Boots Alliance
Whirlpool
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Walgreens Boots Alliance on the carve-out and corporate governance aspects of Sycamore Partners’ acquisition of WBA for $23.7 billion.
- Advised Reckitt Benckiser on the pre-sale carve-out and reorganisation of its essential home and health business, which was sold to Advent International for $4.8bn.
- Advised BMC Software, Inc. on the separation of its digital services and operations management business across 33 countries.
Deloitte Legal
Deloitte Legal's group is well-equipped to handle a broad range of projects, from post-merger integrations and pre-sale restructurings to carve-outs and legal entity simplification. The team assists international companies alike, regularly advising on both domestic and foreign issues. Rachel Hossack leads the offering, and leverages extensive experience in global business transformations and corporate projects. Nirosha Perera is also a key contact, noted for her expertise in debt rationalisation matters and proceedings involving US issues. Other noteworthy contributors to the team are Jesika Patel and Peter Grigor.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rachel Hossack
Autres avocats clés:
Nirosha Perera; Jesika Patel; Peter Grigor
Principaux clients
Corpay, Inc.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
Honda Motor Europe Limited
The Weir Group plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Corpay Inc on several cross-border restructuring projects relating to a range of corporate transactions, including multi-jurisdiction debt rationalisations, global post-merger integrations, carve-outs, legal entity reductions, and global pre-sale restructurings.
- Providing advice to The Weir Group plc in connection with a complex cash pool involving five different arrangements.
- Advising the client on a multi-phase and multi-jurisdictional legal entity rationalisation project.
Ernst & Young LLP
Ernst & Young LLP's team advises a varied clientele, comprising publicly traded companies and multinational groups from a wide range of highly regulated sectors. The team leverages in-depth expertise regarding complex business transformations, such as debt and ownership restructuring, post-acquisition integration, and legal entity rationalisation. Craig Stevenson leads the offering and is the main contact for restructurings that arise from corporate deals. Terence Devane is noted for his skills in legal entity simplification projects, advising corporations on cooperation with professionals such as tax and valuation experts. Chiara Ortolani is recommended for her experience in carve-outs, while Aaron Allegretto stands out for his corporate governance acumen. Danielle Devlin is also a key contributor.
Responsables de la pratique:
Craig Stevenson
Autres avocats clés:
Terence Devane; Chiara Ortolani; Aaron Allegretto; Danielle Devlin
Principaux clients
Amcor
Glory Global Solutions Limited
Navan Inc
Nord Anglia Education Limited
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Instructed by Glory Global Solutions Limited to implement parallel schemes of amalgamation under section 900 of the Companies Act 2006 to eliminate multiple Glory group entities.
- Advised Nord Anglia Education Limited on its multi-year global legal entity rationalisation programme, which spans numerous subgroups and 37 jurisdictions.
- Advising on the international post‑acquisition integration programme following Amcor’s acquisition of Berry Group in April 2025.
KPMG Law
KPMG Law‘s practice assists its roster of clients with a broad range of projects, including post-acquisition integrations and group restructurings, with particular proficiency in legal entity simplifications. At the forefront of the team, Laura Fisher has in-depth expertise in international reorganisations, and is frequently retained as counsel by large, publicly traded companies. Key contributors include Manchester-based Paul Kelly and Tim Sydor in Reading, who draw upon their in-depth corporate acumen to handle deal-related restructuring projects, and Luke McDonald, who joined the team in October 2025. Other team changes include the August 2025 departure of Daniel Okusaga.
Responsables de la pratique:
Laura Fisher
Autres avocats clés:
Paul Kelly; Tim Sydor; Luke McDonald
Principaux clients
HP International
INEOS Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising INEOS Limited on the £10 billion-plus reorganisation of its entire group as the client seeks to implement its board mandate to reduce its group size by 20%.
- Advising HP International on the complex global post-acquisition integration and reorganisation of the Polycom videoconferencing business across more than 50 jurisdictions.
PwC LLP
PwC LLP‘s team provides corporate restructuring advice to a diverse cohort of clients, including multinationals and PLCs, ranging from logistics operators and engineering firms to FMCG providers and retailers. The team is jointly led by Georgie Blyth, an expert in multijurisdictional reorganisations and corporate deals, and Cynthia Chan, who advises several Fortune 500 and FTSE 100 companies. Kevin King has expertise in transactional aspects of business transformations, particularly post-acquisition integrations. Laura Freestone stands out for her work in business separation matters. Latika Sharma handles IP portfolio restructuring cases and business operations matters, while Rebecca Moyers is recommended for legal entity rationalisation projects. Stephanie Xintara is a key choice for spin-off matters, and October 2025 arrival Gulnaz Yaminova and Katherine Burwood are also key contacts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Georgie Blyth; Cynthia Chan
Autres avocats clés:
Kevin King; Laura Freestone; Latika Sharma; Rebecca Moyers; Stephanie Xintara; Katherine Burwood; Gulnaz Yaminova
Principaux clients
Amazon UK Services Ltd
Aptiv PLC
Heineken UK Limited
Honeywell International, Inc.
IMI PLC
Illumina
Imperial Brands PLC
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Mott MacDonald Group Limited
Resideo Technologies, Inc.
Sensata Technologies Plc
Suntory Global Spirits
SUSE Software Solutions UK Ltd
The Blackstone Group
The Sage Group PLC
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.
Tropicana Products UK Ltd
United Parcel Service, Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Aptiv PLC on the global legal separation of its Electrical Distribution Systems business into a new, independent listed group.
- Advised the client on its $10.55bn global carve-out of its Digital Aviation Solutions business ahead of a divestment to Thomas Bravo.
- Advised Heineken on a large-scale UK corporate restructuring, significantly reducing the UK group’s entity footprint from 44 entities down to 11 and assisting on the transfer of c. 1,000 properties.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper's team advises leading companies from a wide range of sectors, ranging from media and entertainment and tech to manufacturing and logistics. It is jointly headed by Anna Lewis, a specialist in multijurisdictional business transformations, and Keunyoung Oh, who leverages tax and accountancy expertise. The team's workload includes advising on the tax implications of post-transaction rationalisations, business structure transformations, and intra-group reorganisations. Clare McLaren and Navarone Moscher are key names, as is Ben Forgiel-Jenkins .
Responsables de la pratique:
Anna Lewis; Keunyoung Oh
Autres avocats clés:
Clare McLaren; Navarone Moscher; Ben Forgiel-Jenkins
Principaux clients
BRF S.A.
Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.
Liberty Mutual Surety
Columbus McKinnon EMEA GmbH
Principaux dossiers
- Advised BRF S.A. on the cross‑border reorganisation of its Middle Eastern business ahead of a strategic investment by Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company.
- Advised Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. on the UK aspects of a global demerger and carve‑out of its streaming business in preparation for a contemplated third‑party sale.
- Advised Liberty Mutual Surety on the cross-border merger of its European surety business, coordinating corporate, regulatory, employment, and tax workstreams across multiple jurisdictions.
Gowling WLG
Gowling WLG's group advises on complex corporate transformations, with particular proficiency in solvent restructurings. At the helm of the practice, Amar Adatia is an expert in implementing business optimisation strategies for a variety of sectors, ranging from manufacturing and business consulting to retail and real estate. Noteworthy contributors include Sharon Ayres, who is noted for her capital and fund structuring work; Christopher Letters, who is well-versed in legal entity rationalisation projects; and Micky Yang, who concentrates on high-value corporate transactions.
Responsables de la pratique:
Amar Adatia
Autres avocats clés:
Sharon Ayres; Christopher Letters; Micky Yang
Principaux clients
Bakkavor Group
Hydrogen Capital Growth plc
Island Green Power Limited
JMAN Group
Legal & General
Schroder Capital UK Real Estate Fund
Meridian Mining plc
Padlock Euro Storage Fund I
Rigby Group
THG plc
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the client on the £270 million cross-border disposal of a UK self-storage portfolio comprising 26 properties to QuadReal, including a complex restructuring involving US, Canadian and UK elements.
- Advised Hydrogen Capital Growth plc on the implementation of a B Share Scheme.
- Advised Meridian Mining plc on a court-approved capital reduction by way of cancellation of its share premium account and subsequent conversion from UK Societas to a public limited company.
Osborne Clarke LLP
The practice at Osborne Clarke LLP assists clients with a variety of complex matters, and has experience in internal and intragroup restructurings, in particular. At the helm of the group, Tom Lewis specialises in business transformation projects and legal entity simplification. Sara Valentine is well-regarded for her experience in restructurings driven by financial rationalisation, particularly capital reduction demergers. Other names to note in the team include Akshay Agrawal and Anna Mattingley.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tom Lewis
Autres avocats clés:
Sara Valentine; Akshay Agrawal; Anna Mattingley
Principaux clients
Tower Supplies
ATW Holdings Limited
Checkfire Limited
Chemviron Carbon Limited
Ebiquity Plc
Starbucks EMEA
Sony Interactive Entertainment
OC&C Strategy Consultants
American Healthcare REIT
Ryemarc Limited
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Sony Interactive Entertainment in connection with UK and US intragroup restructuring projects.
- Acting for Starbucks EMEA in connection with the integration of the 23.5 Degrees business acquired by Starbucks in October 2024.
- Advising Tower Supplies in connection with a group restructuring.
RSM UK Legal LLP
RSM UK Legal LLP's practice is well-placed to advise on finance-related restructuring projects, such as cash repatriation, debt rationalisation, and legal entity simplification. The team offers end-to-end support, spanning from design and planning to implementation and management across various jurisdictions. Tristan Mutimer leads the team, integrating corporate acumen and tax expertise. Natasha Ganeriwala, Bahareh Rahmani, and Yumi Low are also noteworthy contributors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Tristan Mutimer
Autres avocats clés:
Natasha Ganeriwala; Bahareh Rahmani; Yumi Low
Principaux clients
KLM Royal Dutch Airline
Young & Co’s Brewery PLC
I.M. Group P.L.C.
Language Line Limited
Camfaud Group
Grass Valley
MXLG Acquisitions Limited
Park Tower Holdings Limited
UnitedLex Corporation
CRA International, Inc.
Apcer Life Sciences Ltd
IBA Group Holdings Limited
15Below Limited
Greenwood Residential Homes
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Camfaud Group on its £45m debt restructuring.
- Advising Grass Valley UK Acquisition Limited on its £400m international group restructuring project.
- Advising MXLG Acquisitions Limited on the £72m rationalisation of its corporate group.
Covington & Burling LLP
Covington & Burling LLP's team's workload includes advising on corporate reorganisations in pre and post-transactional contexts, frequently handling separations, integrations, and carve-outs. The experienced trio at the helm are Jane Pinho, a media and entertainment expert, Brandon Thompson, who leverages in-depth expertise in the life sciences sector, and Louise Nash, who oversees the team’s relationships with key tech clients. Lauren Anderson is a noteworthy practitioner in the team also.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jane Pinho; Brandon Thompson; Louise Nash
Autres avocats clés:
Lauren Anderson
Principaux dossiers
Dentons
Dentons‘ team provides business reorganisation support to domestic and international companies alike, ranging from real estate and financial services operators to tech and telecoms providers. The practice is jointly led by cross-border M&A expert Darren Acres, and business combination specialist Jayne Schnider. Michael Snook is recommended for intra-group reorganisations involving capital reduction; Neil Nicholson is adept at handling spin-offs; Purvis Ghani leverages employment expertise; and Alex Thomas is a tax specialist.
Responsables de la pratique:
Darren Acres; Jayne Schnider
Autres avocats clés:
Michael Snook; Neil Nicholson; Purvis Ghani; Alex Thomas
Principaux clients
CBRE
Jacobs Solutions
KKR
Mastercard
Aon
Scottish National Investment Bank
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Jacobs Solutions Inc. on the spin-off of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses and the merger of those businesses with Amentum Parent Holdings LLC.
- Advised CBRE on the combination of its global project management business with Turner & Townsend.
- Served as principal global employment counsel to Mastercard, advising on a wide range of employment law matters, including M&A-related issues, restructurings and workforce strategy.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's practice assists clients from a wide range of sectors, from hospitality and consumer goods to telecoms and life sciences. The team is headed by Lee Harris, who leverages extensive experience in multijurisdictional corporate projects, particularly those involving carve-outs and ownership changes. Noteworthy contributors include tax specialist Ben Jones; Amanda Partland, who handles consumer sector business transformations; and Oscar Coombe.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lee Harris
Autres avocats clés:
Ben Jones; Amanda Partland; Oscar Coombe
Principaux clients
DuPont de Nemours and Company
Superior Energy
Mativ Holdings, Inc.
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Mativ Holdings, Inc. on a multi-jurisdictional restructuring across Germany, the US, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, the UK, and Austria, following its acquisitions of Scapa and Neenah.