Ms Isabel Berger > Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Demonstrating expertise in complex financings, growth investments, and joint acquisitions, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher draws extensively upon its cross-border capabilities, especially with the US and Europe. The team is spearheaded by Wim De Vlieger and Federico Fruhbeck, with the former being an expert in buyout transactions and exits, while the latter is highly knowledgeable in multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions. Isabel Berger and Till Lefranc are both also highlighted as key.

Noted for its expertise in the data analytics, software, and energy fields, the ‘very technical and devoted’ team at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher regularly works with financial sponsors and private equity funds on high-value mandates. The firm’s corporate offering is broad, spanning from multi-jurisdictional M&A to equity investments and disposals. Practice co-head Wim De Vlieger is an expert in buyout transactions and exits. Fellow co-head Federico Fruhbeck is highly experienced in IPOs and capital markets transactions. M&A specialist Alice Brogi is praised by clients for her ‘fantastic legal knowledge’, while Isabel Berger is noted for her work in joint ventures. Will Summers, who joined the team from White & Case LLP in September 2024, is described by clients as an ‘absolute superstar’.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is noted for its focus on the borrower side of real estate transactions. Claibourne Harrison, Isabel Berger, and Patrick Hennessy handle real estate joint ventures, while Sean Tierney is versed in portfolio M&A transactions. Freya Church is active in the hospitality sector and Richard Sen routinely advises REITs. Alan Samson is also recommended.