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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 advises international corporates, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on complex domestic and international M&A and strategic matters, frequently coordinating multi-jurisdictional teams across Europe, North America and beyond. His work often involves navigating diverse market practices, regulatory frameworks, and tax regimes.

As a member of the Walker Morris International Committee, Oliver is responsible for the firm’s relationships with leading independent law firms around the world. This gives clients seamless access to trusted local counsel across key jurisdictions whilst benefiting from a single, coordinated point of contact. He is active in both the International Bar Association and the Association for Corporate Growth and has been nominated by clients as a Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyer 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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 2026
  • Thomson Reuters Stand Out Lawyer 2025
  • Thomson Reuters Stand Out Lawyer 2024

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