Private Practice
London Private Practice
- Helping an International Firm establish a TMT capability in London
- Working with a US firm on the launch of its private equity and debt finance practice in London
- Helping to raise the London and international profiles of a global firm over years of cooperation
- Helping a transatlantic firm to enhance its corporate/M&A capability in both London and New York
- Team Lift-Out, London
Dublin Private Practice
- Several international firms launch their Dublin offices
- Helping a leading Irish firm grow its Employment Practice
- Helping a Top tier firm hire a Tax Associate
Germany Private Practice
- Helping an international firm establish an Employment Practice in one of its German offices
- Helping a reputable German firm to build out its international Corporate/M&A practice
Paris Private Practice
Middle East Private Practice
Asia Private Practice
In-House
London In-house
Dublin In-house
Paris In-house
Mergers/Combinations
Background
A well-known mid-sized law firm had a strategic goal to expand its ability to advise holistically in the tech world, particularly in the venture capital and digital areas. Potential strategies included either the recruitment of big name in the market who would lead a team or via the acquisition of a small specialist boutique firm.
Strategy
Following a briefing meeting with the firm’s senior management, the Fox Rodney team created a targeted shortlist, utilising their existing market knowledge and intelligence. Having discussed the shortlist with the client, the senior recruiters working on this project devised a strategy to approach key players in the market, in some cases with a view to lift-out or the acquisition of the entire boutique.
Challenges
When the strategy evolved into a merger assignment, the main challenge was to ensure that the various lines of communication between the senior management of each firm remained clear and unambiguous and that the progress of the transaction maintained its momentum to completion.
Outcome
After a series of votes by each firm, the strategic combination was publicly announced 13 months after the initial briefing meeting.