Paterson & Co., Ltd. is one of the world's leading law firms in mergers and acquisitions, ranking in the top 20 of law firms for completed deals involving United States targets. During the past two years alone, we have advised on more than 150 mergers and acquisitions transactions, with a total value exceeding $20 billion.

Our team of more than 25 experienced M&A lawyers participate in transactions of all sizes worldwide. We are able to assist our clients with all aspects of corporate transactions and cross-border tax related issues.

Practice Depth

We represent our clients in a wide variety of transactions, including acquisitions and sales of public and private companies, subsidiaries, and divisions; tender offers, mergers, joint ventures and strategic alliances; leveraged buyouts; "going private" transactions; cross-border transactions; and equity investments in public and private companies. We also regularly advise clients in securities and corporate governance matters, as well as in connection with shareholder meetings and proxy contests.

Our clients include U.S. and non-U.S. public and private companies (ranging from "start-ups" to mature global businesses), private equity firms, investment banks, boards of directors, and special committees. Our attorneys' have extensive experience in a broad range of industries, including REITs, lodging, technology, telecommunications, media, entertainment, manufacturing, gaming, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, life sciences, energy, financial services, satellite, aerospace, defense, and many others.

Coordinated Approach

When approaching transactions, we are able to draw on our widely known government regulatory experience and other resources to evaluate and address critical deal issues. We closely coordinate with our professionals from around the globe to pool our knowledge in antitrust/competition, tax, intellectual property, labor and employment, government relations, environmental, litigation, securities, employee benefits, and other practices.