Our Corporate and M&A team in London has advised Grant Thornton UAE on the BVI law aspects of its business combination with Grant Thornton Advisors LLC. Our team worked alongside lead counsel Taylor Wessing LLP.
The deal forms part of a broader strategy to create a global multidisciplinary platform providing audit, advisory and tax services to a growing international client base. The combined business will boast a multinational team of more than 13,000 professionals across more than 50 offices.
Our team in London was led by partner Neil McDonald and included senior counsel Ben Twidle and senior associates Tom Esler and Catherine Outerbridge.
"This significant deal reinforces Grant Thornton’s position in the UAE, and we greatly value the opportunity to have supported the shareholders of Grant Thornton UAE at this pivotal moment" Neil commented.
Consistently ranked as a top performer by industry directories, Our London-based Corporate and M&A team is a key part of Walkers' global offering. A trusted partner for international deals across all sectors, including professional services, our team provide multi-jurisdictional advice covering all aspects of corporate and M&A transactions.