Counsel

Avi Cohen

Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate & Securities, Public Companies & Corporate Governance

Overview

Avi Cohen advises corporate and private equity clients on a wide range of corporate transactions, in particular private mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, equities, and corporate advisory matters. He has experience across various industry sectors and is especially passionate about the consumer and retail sectors, where he has developed significant experience.

Avi has been recognized as a key lawyer in The Legal 500 (ECM mid-large cap, London) and has been independently rated by clients as a stand-out lawyer (Thomson Reuters/Acritas).

Experience

  • Advising QSRP on the acquisition of a majority stake in Chopstix Noodle Bars (150+ outlets) and the related joint venture arrangements.*
  • Advising Aurelius Group on its acquisition of The Body Shop from Natura & Co (EV: £207,000,000).*
  • Advising IceLake Capital on the £483 million takeover of Impellam Group PLC by HeadFirst Global and the related joint venture arrangements.*
  • A family office on the sale of Clinton Cards (165 retail stores) to a strategic investor.*
  • Advising CK Hutchison on a €3,400,000,000 carve-out of Wind Tre’s mobile and fixed network infrastructure business in Italy and a 60:40 joint venture of the carved-out business with EQT.*

Recognition

  • Recognised as a key lawyer in The Legal 500 (ECM mid-large cap, London).
  • Independently rated by clients as a stand-out lawyer (Thomson Reuters/Acritas).

Education

  • King's College London, LLB, First Class Honors
  • University of Law, LPC, Distinction

Admissions

  • England and Wales
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