Harry Coghill

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About

Harry has broad transactional experience in public and private M&A, equity capital markets and other corporate transactions.

Harry has a particular specialism in cross-border matters as well as advising UK listed clients on a wide range of corporate governance matters. 

Harry has authored several publications, and regularly speaks at international conferences, on subjects relevant to his practice. He is also a Vice Chair of the IBA’s Corporate and M&A Law Committee.

Harry is a member of the firm’s management committee. He heads our international practice, as part of which he has oversight of our relationships with international law firms, as well as our public M&A team.

Experience

  • Advising Kering on the €4bn disposal of its beauty division to L'Oréal.
  • Advising Valterra Platinum (formerly Anglo American Platinum) on its c. £7.5bn London listing and demerger from Anglo American.
  • Advising Peter Hargreaves, the co-founder and largest shareholder of Hargreaves Lansdown, on the recommended takeover of Hargreaves Lansdown by a consortium of CVC, Nordic Capital and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for £5.4bn.
  • Advising Superdry on multiple asset disposals followed by a first-of-its-kind equity raise alongside a court-approved restructuring plan and delisting.
  • Advising Hyve on its £320m takeover by Providence Equity.
  • Advising NortonLifeLock Inc., a NASDAQ-listed consumer cybersecurity solutions provider, on its $25bn cash and stock merger with Avast.
  • Advising Jazz Pharmaceuticals on its acquisition of GW Pharmaceuticals for a total cash and stock consideration of $7.2bn.
  • Advising Alexion Pharmaceuticals on its acquisition by AstraZeneca for $39bn in cash and shares.
  • Advising Inspecs on its £140m IPO on the London Stock Exchange.
  • Advising Tarsus on its recommended £561m takeover by Charterhouse.
  • Advising Regal Entertainment on its $3.6bn acquisition by Cineworld.
  • Advising the family trusts of Tom Singh, the founder of New Look, on the £780m sale of the business by Apax and Permira to Brait.
  • Advising GAME Digital on its £340m flotation on the London Stock Exchange.
  • Advising Verizon Communications on its $130bn acquisition of Vodafone’s interest in Verizon Wireless.
Harry is always excellent.

Chambers UK 2026

Harry is a class act.

Chambers UK 2025

Harry Coghill is an exceptional lawyer.

The UK Legal 500 2024

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