Linklaters stands as a leading global law firm with its prominent London headquarters situated at 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ. This strategic location in the heart of the City of London underscores the firm’s deep-rooted connection to the world’s financial hub and its commitment to serving global corporations, financial institutions, and governments. For years, Linklaters’ growth in London has directly mirrored the evolving commercial demands of its international clientele, establishing it as a cornerstone of legal expertise in the UK and beyond.
The firm’s London office at 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ boasts comprehensive English law capabilities, designed to meet the multifaceted needs of clients operating in an increasingly complex global landscape. Recognizing the growing internationalization of legal practice, Linklaters has cultivated a significant presence of over 40 U.S. lawyers in London, including 9 partners. This transatlantic expertise allows the firm to seamlessly navigate cross-border legal challenges and provide integrated, multi-practice teams drawn from Linklaters’ extensive global network. From its base at 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ, Linklaters orchestrates complex, international legal strategies, leveraging its worldwide resources to deliver unparalleled client service.
Linklaters at 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ is structured around a number of globally recognized core practices. The firm consistently ranks as a leader in key areas such as Corporate/M&A, Banking & Finance, and Capital Markets. Furthermore, their expertise extends to Energy & Infrastructure, Commercial Real Estate, Investment Management, Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations, TMT (Technology, Media & Telecoms), Intellectual Property (IP), and Tax law. Lawyers operating from 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ have cultivated an exceptional track record, providing successful counsel on transactional, contentious, and regulatory matters across a broad spectrum of industries. Clients benefit from the integrated approach of Linklaters’ expert teams, a hallmark of their service at 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ, enabling them to handle the most significant and intricate transactions with a UK nexus.
Landmark Transactions Handled from 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ Include:
- Just Eat plc’s £12bn merger with Takeaway.com: Representing Just Eat in a major all-share merger, while simultaneously defending against an unsolicited bid from Prosus.
- Charter Court’s combination with OneSavings Bank: Advising on the creation of a leading UK specialist lender and challenger bank through an all-share combination.
- Nestlé’s sale of Nestlé Skin Health for USD10.2bn: Guiding Nestlé on the divestiture of its global skin health business to an EQT-led consortium.
- Dogger Bank Offshore Wind Farm financing: Supporting the development and £5.5bn ECA-backed financing of the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the UK.
- News Corporation’s Management and Standards Committee: Assisting News Corporation in handling the complex fallout from the News of the World phone hacking scandal.
- HSBC’s £12.5bn rights issue: Acting for the underwriters on the largest rights issue ever undertaken.
- Lehman RASCALS win: Securing a High Court victory for the Joint Administrators of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) in a dispute over £1bn of securities.
- Thames Water Utilities Limited securitization: Advising on the whole-business securitization of Thames Water’s regulated water and waste water operations.
- E.ON’s disposal of Central Networks: Facilitating the £4bn sale of E.ON’s UK electricity distribution business to PP.
- Glencore’s restructuring and IPO: Guiding Glencore’s transformation into a US$50bn listed company and its record-breaking US$10bn IPO in London and Hong Kong.
- UK Government’s Credit Guarantee Scheme: Advising numerous financial institutions on their participation in this critical government initiative.
- Royal Bank of Scotland plc branch sale: Representing RBS in the sale of its England, Wales, and NatWest Scotland branch network to Santander UK plc.
- Source commodities trading platform establishment: Advising three leading banks on the creation of a new commodities trading platform.
- London HQ landmark deals: Playing a key role in major London headquarters deals, including UBS’s 700,000 sq ft Broadgate building and a US corporate £1bn+ HQ development in the City of London.
From its prestigious address at 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ, Linklaters continues to shape the legal landscape, providing expert counsel and driving success for its clients in London, the UK, and across the globe. The firm’s commitment to excellence and its strategic location solidify its position as a premier legal destination within the City of London and a vital partner for businesses navigating the complexities of the international marketplace.
