Transactional

Cut through the complexity. Close the deal.

More than

40

jurisdictions

Our lawyers have executed transactions in more than 40 jurisdictions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia – delivering end-to-end service whenever and wherever you need it.

Reed Smith’s transactional teams help clients execute high-value business and finance matters worldwide with efficiency, security, and speed.

This enables you to capture opportunities, manage risk, and advance your strategy. We support the full lifecycle of corporate, fund formation and investment management, finance and private credit, capital markets, and real estate matters, guiding you from the first term sheet through closing and beyond. Whether you are pursuing M&A, capital markets, private equity transactions, or any type of commercial matter, we draw on extensive experience with some of the world’s most successful and sophisticated businesses, as well as deep knowledge of local law and business practices. We help you address immediate needs and prepare for future challenges. 

Our single global partnership structure and broad footprint enable us to quickly assemble multidisciplinary teams tailored to your needs. By combining global resources with on-the-ground experience, we ensure your business objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Our lawyers regularly collaborate with colleagues in our tax, employment, benefits, intellectual property, regulatory, and other practices as needed to provide integrated support tailored to your transaction.

We leverage data and legal technology to accelerate diligence and documentation, offer clear scoping, and match staffing to the complexity of each matter—eliminating surprises. Clients choose us for our strategic counsel and relentless execution, delivering clarity, speed, and measurable value. 

"Rather than simply identifying risks, the team excels in proposing practical, innovative solutions that align with transaction objectives while mitigating potential challenges."

Chambers & Partners, USA

" Reed Smith’s ability to understand their clients' core issues and present solutions in a clear and concise way is a true differentiator."

Chambers & Partners, USA

"Reed Smith is one of the go-to firms, with a fantastic team."

Chambers & Partners, USA

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