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The cross border Reed Smith team worked closely with Houston based law firm Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. The Reed Smith team included lead corporate partner James Wilkinson, with assistance from associate Charlie Ralph and corporate manager Sue Gibbons, employment partner Laurence Rees and tax counsel Fionnuala Lynch (London). In Munich corporate advice was led by Constantin Conrads (counsel) and, in Paris, Julie Cornély (associate).
James Wilkinson, partner and head of Reed Smith's EME corporate group, commented:
"There were a number of complicated cross border aspects involved in this matter and we were able to use our strong on the ground knowledge to address specific local issues and to ensure a smooth closing on this global deal."
KPMG Holdings Limited (UK) and KPMG International were advised by Linklaters and KPMG (US) was advised by Sidley Austin LLP.
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