Paul Finlan

Of Counsel

  • Paul Finlan
  • Phone: +44 20 7786 2128

    Import to Address Book

  • Duane Morris
    Citypoint, 16th Floor
    One Ropemaker Street
    London, UK EC2Y 9AW

Paul Finlan practices in the area of corporate law. Mr. Finlan has considerable experience in all types of corporate finance transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and restructurings. He advises on procurement (both contentious and non-contentious) matters and compliance with the UK Bribery Act 2010 and other anti-corruption matters.

Mr. Finlan represents clients based in the UK, the United States, Russia, Eastern Europe and Germany. He has extensive cross-border merger and acquisition experience, including post-completion dispute resolution, and has managed a number of projects across multiple jurisdictions.

Mr. Finlan earned his LL.B., with honors, in 1974 from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Areas of Practice

  • Corporate Law
  • Corporate Finance
  • Cross-Border Matters
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Joint Ventures
  • Restructurings

Admissions

  • England and Wales

Education

  • University of Newcastle upon Tyne, LL.B. (Hons), 1974

Experience

  • Duane Morris
    - Partner, 2016-present
  • Faegre Baker Daniels
    - Partner, 2009-2016
  • Crowell & Moring
    - Partner, 2005-2009
  • Pinsent Masons
    - Partner, 2002-2005
  • Arthur Andersen
    - Partner, 1995-2002
  • Garretts
    - Partner, 1995-2002
  • Foster Baxter & Cooksey
    - Associate/Partner, 1977-1995

Professional Activities

  • Law Society of England and Wales

Honors and Awards

  • Legal 500 UK 2017: Described as 'open-minded, flexible, very pleasant', Finlan is 'honest, goal-oriented and efficient'
  • Legal 500 UK: Recognised as "Standout Partner" in the field of M&A

Selected Speaking Engagements

  • Lecture on English Law, Moscow, 2015
  • Lecture of English Law, Ekaterinburg, 2014

Representative Matters

  • Represented one of Europe’s leading businesses in the packaging sector in the acquisition of a leading UK pharmaceutical and food packaging manufacturer and its subsidiary.

  • Represented the shareholders of Environmental Resource Group Ltd, a waste management business, in connection with its sale to Red Industries, which created one of the largest independent hazardous waste businesses in the UK; funded in part by £39 million from bank and equity investment, the deal strengthens Red's position in the market, and adds additional facilities and sales support.

  • Represented Best World International, a Singapore-based premium skincare product developer, in its £27.7 million investment to acquire a minority stake in Margaret Dabbs London, a British luxury brand.