Mayer Brown International LLP

Mayer Brown is a leading international law firm representing major corporations, funds and financial institutions in significant and complex transactions and disputes. The firm is recognised for delivering high-level legal advice and service, combining deep commercial insight with strategic partnership and innovative solutions. It emphasises collaboration across its global offices, the use of advanced technology to provide timely and efficient service, and the formation of diverse teams drawn from its market-leading practices.

The firm’s areas of practice include Banking and Finance, serving bank holding companies, commercial and investment banks, insurance companies, asset-based lenders, leasing companies, institutional real estate companies, finance companies, funds, investors and borrowers across industries. Its Capital Markets team advises issuers and underwriters on debt and equity offerings and structured finance. The Chemicals practice handles regulatory, environmental, antitrust, risk management, investigations, compliance, intellectual property and tax matters.

Mayer Brown’s Corporate and Securities group counsels global companies and financial institutions on cross-border transactions, including capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and technology matters. Employment and Benefits services cover employment law, executive compensation, ERISA litigation and pensions. The Financial Services Regulatory and Enforcement team addresses bank regulatory issues, consumer financial services, compliance, investigations and licensing.

The firm’s Fintech practice advises on transactions, disputes and regulatory issues at the intersection of financial services and technology. Its global Fund Formation practice draws on expertise in fund finance, private equity, tax, investment management, ERISA and pension investment. The Global Energy team represents clients in oil, natural gas, LNG, power and renewable energy projects, including hydrogen and CCUS initiatives. Global Trade lawyers handle international trade, market access, policy, compliance, dispute settlement, ITC Section 337 investigations and WTO matters.

Government practice lawyers advise on public policy and government contracts worldwide. The Insurance practice represents insurers, reinsurers and related entities in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, investigations, enforcement and transactions. Intellectual Property services include portfolio assessment, due diligence, protection of patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights, and litigation for infringement or misappropriation.

The firm advises life sciences companies of all sizes on transactions, dispute resolution, intellectual property, antitrust, risk management, investigations, compliance, government and trade issues, tax, transfer pricing and environmental matters. Its Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice covers antitrust, commercial and consumer litigation, class actions, cybersecurity, data privacy, e-discovery, employment, environmental, international arbitration, product liability, securities enforcement, appellate matters and white-collar defence.

Mergers and Acquisitions lawyers across four continents advise on complex, cross-border and high-profile transactions for public and private companies, private equity and leveraged buyout firms, special committees and management groups, including Fortune 100, FTSE 100, CAC 40, HKE and DAX-listed companies. The Private Equity team provides full-service support throughout the fund lifecycle. Projects and Infrastructure specialists advise on investment transactions, restructurings and disputes for infrastructure funds, pension and sovereign wealth funds and direct investors.

Real Estate services span acquisition, disposition, construction, leasing, financing, zoning and environmental matters, representing banks, REITs, institutional investors, pension funds, private equity, opportunity funds, governments, statutory bodies, insurance companies, real estate holding companies, developers and corporations. The Regulatory and Investigations practice assists with compliance, multijurisdictional issues and responses to administrative, regulatory or criminal investigations. The Restructuring team represents a wide range of stakeholders in cross-border restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency.

The Tax practice covers corporate, partnership and individual taxation, including cross-border transactions, litigation, state and local issues, consulting, planning, audits, appeals and international transfer pricing. Wealth Management services for high-net-worth individuals address tax minimisation and complex family situations with flexible solutions.