Lauren Richardson is an England & Wales qualified associate in the London office of Gibson Dunn and is a member of the firm’s Mergers and Acquisitions, and Private Equity Practice Groups.
Lauren has extensive experience advising on complex, multi‑jurisdictional corporate matters, including private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. Lauren has particular experience in the mining and natural resources sector, having successfully advised clients on several significant transactions. She also completed a ten-month secondment to Anglo American, the global multinational mining company, giving her a unique insight into the sector.
Prior to joining Gibson Dunn, Lauren worked in the London office of another major law firm.
Representative Experience:*
- Veritas Capital on its proposed takeover of Bodycote
- KKR / ECP’s consortium on the proposed takeover of DCC Energy
- NYSE-listed consulting company on its acquisition of a leading applied AI company
* Includes experience prior to joining Gibson Dunn.
Capabilities
Credentials
Education:
- University of Law - 2018 Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
- University of Law - 2017 Graduate Diploma in Law
- University of Nottingham - 2015 Joint Honours Bachelor of Arts
Admissions:
- England & Wales – Solicitor
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