Reed Smith is a full-service international firm with offices across the UK, US, Europe, Middle East and Asia. The London practice is led by senior figures including Brendan Gallen (funds), Philip Taylor and Tom Whelan (private equity), Michael Young (M&A), and Chris Borg and Robert Falkner (financial services regulation). The firm is particularly well regarded for complex cross-border private equity transactions, fund formation and finance, and sector-driven M&A, with notable strength in energy, media, financial services and transport. The firm has a broad practice, covering banking, capital markets and regulatory work.