Forward of closing of the transaction Baker McKenzie supported WBA with the carve-out and reorganization of its group into a variety of standalone firms, as, following closing, Walgreens, The Boots Group, Shields Well being Options, CareCentrix and VillageMD will function as separate standalone firms.
The Baker McKenzie group was co-led by Company Companions Jo Hewitt and Tom Quincey (London) and Kathryn Robust (Chicago).
The broader Baker McKenzie group additionally included Company Senior Associates, Indhu Birdy (London), Ashley Newsome (Chicago), Jacob Turner (London), Laura MacLachlan (London), Jack Bliss (London), Christina Khoo (London) and Company Associates Abigail Saffron (London), Jack McCann (London), Rebecca Gilmore (London), Helen Aihevba (Washington), Noah Walusis (Chicago) and Avni Devgan (London).
This challenge is a continuation of a protracted and trusted partnership between Baker McKenzie and WBA. Commenting on the challenge, Jo Hewitt stated “We’re delighted to have as soon as once more labored with the WBA group on this milestone transaction for the group. Our involvement on this challenge leveraged our Tier 1 Company Reorganizations observe, our cross-border carve-out strengths and showcased Baker McKenzie’s capabilities in supporting purchasers with the main transactions available in the market. We sit up for persevering with to work with the standalone firms as they proceed their proud legacies below non-public possession.”
