Finlay Fraser
Biography
Overview
Finlay Fraser is an associate in our global M&A and Corporate practice based in London.
Finlay has a broad range of experience advising multinational listed and private corporate clients, financial sponsors and investment banks on a range of high-profile transactions including international mergers and acquisitions (including de-SPACs), joint ventures, equity capital raisings and corporate restructurings, as well as corporate governance matters.
In 2022, Finlay was seconded to the Global Advisory team at Rothschild & Co.
Prior to joining White & Case, Finlay worked in the M&A and Corporate practice of a leading international law firm during which time he spent six months on secondment to the legal team of a global financial institution.
Experience
Representation of FTSE 100 listed Frasers Group plc on its engagement with Boohoo Group plc
Representation of Global Yatırım Holding A.Ş on its unconditional US$310m cash takeover of Global Ports Holding plc
Representation of Adrian Binks on Argus Media strategic agreement
Representation of one of the co-investors to Brookfield on its £2.2 billion recommended offer for Network International Holdings plc
Representation of Gorillas, the on-demand grocery delivery company, on its sale to Getir
Representation of The Republic of Uzbekistan on its inaugural bank privatisation, structured as the sale of the Uzbek State's majority equity stake in Ipoteka Bank to OTP Bank in two tranches, spread across three years.
Representation of Qatalyst Partners on Vista Equity's £1.2 billion public offer, and SS&C Technologies' £1.24 billion public offer, each for Blue Prism Group plc
Representation of FTSE 100 listed Smiths Group plc on its sale of Smiths Medical to TA Associates for US$2.3 billion
Representation of Arqit Limited, a leader in quantum encryption technology, on its business combination (de-SPAC) with Centricus Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, for US$1 billion
Representation of Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR) on its sale of a portfolio of 11 European data centers to Ascendas Reit for US$680 million
Representation of a global asset management firm in relation to a telecommunications joint venture entered into by one of its investee companies and a British multinational telecommunications company
Representation of Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), on its £347 million acquisition of a portfolio of eight hospitals in the UK*
Representation of AJ Bell, one of the largest UK investment platform providers, on its £651 million IPO and listing on the main market of London Stock Exchange*
Representation of a global technology company on its £7 billion corporate restructuring*
Representation of a FTSE 100 financial services company on its £90 million acquisition of a portfolio of commercial real estate assets*
Representation of a FTSE 100 insurer on its multi-million pound sale of its managing general agent*
Representation of the management team of a £1.5 billion private equity-backed leading international healthcare company on a series of minority investments by institutional investors*
*Experience prior to joining White & Case
"Finlay Fraser is great. Within a very short space of time, he was able to get up to speed on the structure and nuances of the business. He stood out among associates. He didn't just present options but actually advised us. He's definitely operating at a higher level. He also managed the relationship so well. I'm excited to watch his career grow. Finlay is the associate who I would like to recommend."
Client, Chambers: Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above, UK Guide 2025
"A top firm. Really strong, they stand out from their competitor firms."
M&A: Upper mid-market and premium deals UK Legal 500 2020
