A Berlin-based partner is packing for Botswana; a hiking expedition. A London lawyer is preparing for a cycling trip to the Isle of Skye with his daughter, and a soon-to-be-retired Madrid partner is a few days away from a long weekend in the jewel of the Amalfi Coast, Positano. Calling lawyers at the tail end of July is a high-spirited affair. Of course, not all lawyers are packing their bags for a summer of adventure. Many will be working throughout August to get deals over the line—and if you’re one of those individuals, apologies.
But before anyone sets foot on a plane, train or automobile, there is work to be done. Because the summer deal rush is here, as our coverage on the latest slew of big ticket European M&A deals shows.
