Our mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice is dedicated to advising clients on complex and high-stakes transactions across global markets. Whether you are a Fortune 500 corporation or emerging company, a financial sponsor, a board of directors, or a special committee, you need a trusted partner to help you achieve your strategic goals. Reed Smith is that partner. We combine our international reach, broad industry experience, and multidisciplinary approach to pave the way for a successful transaction, no matter how complex your deal.
We advise on all types of M&A transactions, from large-scale, cross-border mergers, joint ventures, and strategic alliances to carve-outs and spin-offs, from leveraged buyouts and take-privates to tender offers and special purpose acquisition company business combinations. We partner with our clients from strategic planning through to post-close integration and work seamlessly across practice areas, including antitrust, employment and executive compensation, intellectual property, trade controls, and tax to deliver integrated solutions, navigate regulatory challenges, and handle intricate structures.
Additionally, we understand the complexities and nuances of public company M&A transactions and the importance of protecting shareholder value and interests. We regularly counsel Fortune 500 and international companies, boards, and special committees on corporate governance and other public company matters. Our aptitude for developing novel, constructive solutions, combined with hard work and commercial pragmaticism, ensures that Reed Smith is consistently a top choice by boards and directors seeking high-quality legal services in the M&A market.
Our clients rely on our ability to understand their world, adapt to their style, and speak their language. With over 320 corporate lawyers across our platform and 31 offices around the globe, we are immersed in local markets and understand the economic environments and regulatory regimes across jurisdictions. This deep understanding allows us to provide tailored advice and solutions that align with our clients' strategic goals and operational realities and, as a result, many of the most sophisticated players in M&A hire us again and again.
