Jones Day

Jones Day’s London team is a trusted adviser to both domestic and international corporates, advising across M&A, venture capital, public takeovers, and private equity. Renowned for its cross-border capabilities, the team regularly steers complex acquisitions, joint ventures and disposals, drawing on the firm’s global reach to support transactions across Europe, Asia and the US, with notable strength in the real estate, life sciences, industrials and defence sectors. The practice is led by Giles Elliott , who has a wealth of experience advising clients on corporate transactions and governance matters; Leon Ferera, who assists clients with corporate transactions and governance matters, including takeover offers; and Vica Irani, who stands out for her expertise in the private equity space.