The ‘friendly, engaging, proactive’ team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has ‘vast knowledge of the emerging markets’. It handles M&A deals, in- and outbound investments, debt and equity financings, and strategic investment deals.  London managing partner Matthew Oresman continues to grow the team in key areas, with white-collar crime specialist Audrey Koh joining in 2024 from Avonhurst. ‘Calm, erudite’ head of corporate James Campbell leads the firm-wide Africa practice, while Antony Single leads the energy transition group, which is active in many emerging markets. Osama Abu-Dehays handles projects in the Middle East, notably in the commercial, technology, media and telecommunications sectors.
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  • ‘From my experience, U.S. law firms tend to be insular, but not Matthew Oresman’s team based in London. They are very open-minded and team players when it comes to complex, cross/border assignments.’

  • ‘Matt Oresman is result-oriented. Whilst he is a strategist, he knows every single detail of the case. He is very efficient therefore and fast moving.’

  • ‘Their main strengths revolve around the depth of experience and expertise they have in this field - over 30 years - and this shows - very much to the positive for us and top our clients.’

  • ‘James Campbell is calm, erudite and gets things down without making a fuss. His expertise, experience and track record is unique in the field.’

  • ‘Greg Hammond. Very experienced in emerging markets, understands nuances compared to more developed markets. Offers and provides calm, measured yet practical, commercial and solution driven advice. ’

  • 'The Pillsbury team is connected to a strong network of individuals that are accessible for guidance and information regarding the emerging markets in which we operate. The firm's broad subject-matter expertise has been easily engaged and brought up to speed when technical issues, like sanctions questions, arise.'

  • 'Greg Hammond is responsive and proactive. I often receive market intelligence from him before it comes from our team on the ground. Our perspective and needs are top-of-mind for him, and when I'm busy putting out fires, it's appreciated to get an offer of help.'

  • ‘High degree of competency and unique sensitivity towards servicing the client.’

  • ‘Their uncompromised focus of servicing and timely and successful delivery of their goal.’

  • 'Vast knowledge of the emerging markets - context, history, contacts. Friendly, engaging, proactive.'

Kernmandanten

  • Association of Cyprus Banks
  • Bank of Cyprus
  • CEECAT Capital
  • China Nuclear Power Engineering
  • Dronamics
  • Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd
  • Dubai Islamic Bank
  • EN+
  • Gorilla Technologies
  • HSBC Bank

Highlight-Mandate

  • Advising Emmerson PLC on the Khemisset Mine Project Financing of Africa’s first commercial potash mine.
  • Representing the entire banking industry in Cyprus, advising them on improving their compliance with U.S., UK, and EU sanctions and global anti-money laundering norms.
  • Advising China Nuclear Power Engineering Co. on its supply to Hinkley Point C project here in the UK including contract negotiation, construction industry scheme advice, and tax advice.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Praxisleitung

James Campbell

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Matthew Oresman; Antony Single; Osama Abu-Dehays; Audrey Koh; Greg Hammond