Elizabeth A.Robertson (Liz)

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London + 44.20.7039.5204

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For over 25 years, Liz Robertson has helped international clients develop, exploit, and acquire new technologies. Her practice centers on technology and IP developments across many sectors, with a focus on the financial services and pharmaceutical and health care industries. She works strategically with clients to derive value through M&A transactions and through sophisticated commercial agreements. Liz has extensive experience with software licensing, outsourcing, trademark and branding, agency and distribution, development, franchising, collaboration, joint venture, and nondisclosure agreements. Her regulatory work includes advising on data protection, antibribery and corruption, cybersecurity, export control, pharmaceutical marketing, MIFID (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) outsourcing, and employee transfers. She has worked on internal investigations and compliance reviews for clients in the pharmaceutical sector.

Over the years, Liz has worked on numerous IT and pharma transactions for AstraZeneca, Blackberry, Cardinal Health, Diebold, and STERIS, as well as on technical/implementation issues arising from outsourcings by Fortune 500 clients. During her career she has enjoyed secondments with STERIS, Jefferies, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. She is a regular speaker at client briefings on technology, licensing, and commercial contract issues.

For many years Liz has assisted UK charities, including the Royal Academy of Arts, Shift.ms, and The Brittle Bones Society, on commercial contracts and charity regulation issues.

Liz began her career in Jones Day's New York Office in 1988, transferring to the Firm's London Office in 1990.

Experience

  • Acquisition vehicle incorporated by certain funds and accounts managed by GoldenTree Asset Management LP acquires mixed portfolio from abrdn Property Income TrustJones Day advised an acquisition vehicle incorporated by certain funds and accounts managed by GoldenTree Asset Management LP in the £351 million acquisition of a mixed portfolio of industrial, office, leisure and residential assets in England and Scotland from abrdn Property Income Trust Limited.
  • Macquarie sells Evryo Power to PPCJones Day advised Macquarie Asset Management in the sale of its Romanian renewable energy business (Evryo Power) to PPC, a Greek publicly listed electric power company.
  • TransDigm disposes of Mastsystem Int'l Oy to Lagercrantz Group ABJones Day advised TransDigm Group Incorporated in the disposal of Mastsystem Int'l Oy, a provider of high-performance telescopic masts, to Lagercrantz Group AB.
  • Molex acquires AirBornJones Day is advising Molex, a leading global connectivity and electronics solutions provider, in the acquisition of AirBorn, Inc., a company specializing in the design and manufacturing of rugged connectors and electronic components for global Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) serving the aerospace and defense, commercial air, space exploration, medical, and industrial markets.
  • QSRP invests in ChopstixJones Day advised Kharis Capital backed QSRP on the strategic investment into Chopstix Noodle Bars, a UK franchisor and operator of quick serve noodle bars.
  • Macquarie acquires ZitonJones Day is advising Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 7 SCSp, a fund advised by Macquarie Asset Management, on its acquisition of Ziton A/S. Ziton is headquartered in Denmark and indirectly owns and operates a fleet of jack-up vessels designed for servicing large offshore wind turbines, and it offers turnkey services that cover aspects like repairing and replacing blades and the decommissioning of turbine components.
  • British Land announces sale of its 50% Meadowhall stakeJones Day advised The British Land Company PLC in the £360 million sale of its 50% stake in Meadowhall Shopping Centre in the UK to joint venture partner, Norges Bank Investment Management (the Norwegian Government’s pension investment fund).
  • Esquire sells ClintonsJones Day advised Esquire Holdings LLC in the sale of Esquire Retail Limited, the operating company of the business trading as “Clintons” (formerly known as Clinton Cards) to a strategic investor.
  • TransDigm acquires division of GKN AerospaceJones Day represented TransDigm Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of aerospace components, in connection with its acquisition of a division of GKN Aerospace that manufactures fuel systems and flotation devices (FPT Industries).
  • Geely forms joint venture with Renault Group to launch leading powertrain technology companyJones Day advised Geely Automobile Holdings Limited and Geely Holding Group on the creation of a 50/50 joint venture with Renault Group dedicated to becoming the global leader in developing, manufacturing, and supplying best-in-class hybrid and highly efficient internal combustion engine powertrains.
  • AURELIUS acquires The Body ShopJones Day advised private equity investor AURELIUS on its acquisition of The Body Shop from Natura & Co S.A.
  • Cushman & Wakefield forms JV with Nuvama Asset ManagementJones Day advised Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global commercial real estate services firm, in connection with the formation of a new 50:50 joint venture entity, Nuvama and Cushman & Wakefield Management Private Limited (NCW), with Nuvama Asset Management, the alternatives-focused asset management arm of Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd.
  • Affiliate of Centre Lane Partners acquires appliance business from Instant BrandsJones Day advised an affiliate of Centre Lane Partners in the acquisition and financing of the appliances business of Instant Brands, designer and distributor of kitchen and home appliances, including the Instant Pot, pursuant to Section 363 of title 11 of the United States Code.
  • ENI acquires Chevron's assets in IndonesiaJones Day advised Italian oil and gas super-major ENI on its acquisition of Chevron’s interests, including operatorship, in the Indonesia Deepwater Development (IDD) project from Chevron.
  • Lazard invests in Shawton Energy LimitedJones Day advised Lazard Asset Management in the acquisition by Lazard Global Sustainable Private Infrastructure Fund of a 50% shareholding in Shawton Energy Limited, a solar PV project developer, installer and operator with a portfolio of existing projects, and a substantial pipeline, that delivers renewable energy directly to commercial and industrial businesses.
  • Consilio acquires Lawyers on Demand and SYKEJones Day advised Consilio, Inc. in the acquisition of Lawyers On Demand (LOD), a provider of legal resourcing and SYKE, a legal technology consultancy from Bowmark Capital.
  • Stellex completes buyout of David Brown Santasalo GroupJones Day advised Stellex Capital Management LLC on its buyout of DB Santasalo S.à r.l from N4 Partners.
  • Verint acquires QudiniJones Day advised Verint in the acquisition of Qudini Limited, a provider of appointment scheduling solutions.
  • FLEETCOR acquires Global Reach GroupJones Day advised FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. in the acquisition of Global Reach Group, a UK-based cross-border payments provider.
  • Macquarie acquires Euston Solar FarmJones Day advised Macquarie in the acquisition of 100% of the shares in Euston Solar Farm Limited, a UK-based renewable energy developer focused primarily on the development of utility-scale solar plants.
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    February 2024 Alert

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    October 2023 Alert

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    MAY 2023 Alert

    UK CMA Launches Review of Antitrust Issues in Artificial Intelligence

    January 2023 White Paper

    Key Lessons from UK National Security and Investment Regime's First Year

    December 2022 Alert

    EU Proposes Corporate Criminal Penalties for Sanctions Breaches

    February 2022 Commentary

    UK Proposes New Standard Contractual Clauses for Data Transfers to Third Countries

    August 2021 Newsletters

    Jones Day Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Update Vol. 28

    JUNE 2021 Commentary

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    January 2021 Newsletters

    Jones Day Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Update | Vol. 27
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    Additional Speaking Engagements

    • April 30, 2014
      British Expertise - Sanctions: Practice and Pitfalls
    • October 28, 2004
      British Expertise - Sanctions: Practice and Pitfalls

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