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Oli Duke was exceptional at guiding us through the nuances to UK transactions.

Oliver is a Partner in our Corporate group specialising in cross-border M&A and private equity. He has extensive experience advising international investors, private equity sponsors, and sponsor-backed businesses on complex, multi-jurisdictional deals. His work often involves navigating diverse market practices, regulatory frameworks, and tax regimes.

Oliver is a member of the Walker Morris International Committee and is responsible for the firm’s relationships with other international law firms. He regularly participates in the International Bar Association and the Association for Corporate Growth and he has been ranked as a Thompson Reuters Stand-Out Lawyer 2024 and 2025.

Oliver specialises in:
Corporate, International, Private Equity
Experience

Sorb Industri: Advised on multiple UK acquisitions, including the acquisitions of Cardel Group, Rijo42, Heavy Duty Parts and Maximover.

Elanders: Advised on strategic UK acquisitions of Bishopsgate and purchase of Kammac, enhancing logistics capabilities in medical and pharmaceutical sectors.

PP Greiftechnik GmbH: Advised on carve-out acquisition of Broughton Plant Hire.

Kinshofer: Advised on the acquisition of Prolec.

Statlab: Advised on the acquisition of Pyramid Innovations and the acquisiton of CellPath, enhancing capabilities in smart lab equipment and consumables.

FDH Aero: Advised on the acquisition of PDQ Airspares and the acquisition and subsquent sale of AGC Aerospheres.

Prototal Industries: Advised on the acquisition of CA Models.

Languages:

  • English

Awards:

  • Thomson Reuters Stand Out Lawyer 2024
  • Thomson Reuters Stand Out Lawyer 2025

Insights

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Capital Markets Update: September 2025

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Capital Markets Update: August 2025

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Capital Markets Update: August 2025

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Capital Markets Update: July 2025

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