Legal Business

Shining a light on the next generation of dealmakers

It’s no secret that the M&A markets have been busier than ever of the last 18 months. Here, UK Legal 500 editor Georgina Stanley asked some of those set to dominate the City deal market over the next ten years to take a short break from their negotiations to share their tips for success. All ten of the lawyers featured over the coming pages have demonstrated the client relationship and transactional skills required to secure their spots as Next Generation M&A partners in the UK Legal 500 2022. From the deals that have defined their careers, through to the importance of staying calm in a crisis and the growing significance of ESG considerations and legal tech, they offer their insight into the profession and its future.

Partner profiles

Sally Wokes, Slaughter and May – partner since 2015

Murray Cox, Weil – partner since 2016

Hyder Jumabhoy, White & Case – partner since 2019

Claire Coppel, Allen & Overy – partner since 2020

Alex Tilley, Allen & Overy – partner since 2020

Derek Tong, Linklaters – partner since 2019

Fionnghuala (Finn) Griggs, Linklaters – partner since 2017

Katherine Moir, Clifford Chance – partner since 2016

Caroline Rae, Herbert Smith Freehills – partner since 2016

Nick Withers, Shearman & Sterling – partner since 2020

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