Will Holder

Will Holder, associated with the LinkedIn username will-holder-23227811, is a partner at Baker McKenzie's London office. Here are some key details about his professional profile:

Practice Focus

Will Holder specializes in corporate law, particularly in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. His practice areas include public and private mergers and acquisitions (M&A), leveraged buyouts, joint ventures, and private equity transactions.123

Clients and Transactions

He advises global corporations, asset managers, and private equity houses on strategically important transactions across various sectors such as consumer, sports, media, and technology. Some notable transactions he has advised on include:

• The sale of Sony Music Entertainment's stake in Syco to Simon Cowell
• The sale of Egmont's UK children's books business to Harper Collins
• The acquisition by Universal Music Group of EMI from Citigroup
• The sale of Parlophone Records to Warner Music
• The acquisition of West Bromwich Albion by Chinese investors
• The contested takeover offer of Northern Foods plc.1

Education and Admissions

Will Holder graduated from the University of Manchester in 1993 and was admitted to practice law in England & Wales in 1998.1

International Experience

He has also worked in China for a year, adding to his international experience.1

Recognition

Will Holder is recognized as a Leading Individual for TMT by Legal 500 UK.12