Harry Wilson
Associate
Harry is an experienced corporate lawyer, known for his considered and pragmatic approach in navigating complex transactions.
Associate
Harry is an experienced corporate lawyer, known for his considered and pragmatic approach in navigating complex transactions.
Language - English, French
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Harry specialises in helping individual or corporate clients to buy businesses or exit from them, guiding them through the M&A process.
Starting his practice in London before being seconded for three years to Singapore, he has advised key clients in both the London and Southeast Asian M&A markets across diverse sectors including logistics, shipping, corporate real estate, agroforestry and energy.
When advising clients on equity investments and joint ventures, his ability to understand and protect their key interests and drivers within complex contractual arrangements is invaluable. He also helps clients with corporate reorganisations, ensuring seamless transitions and successful outcomes.
High-profile deals in which he has been instrumental include Cetus Maritime's acquisition of Nachipa Corp., and Kuehne+Nagel's acquisition of City Zone Express. On such cross-border transactions his ability to navigate complex and nuanced legal landscapes and deliver tailored solutions makes him a great asset to his clients.
Clients benefit from Harry's technical legal skills and he regularly provides training for clients on practical corporate topics.
New Forests
Advised New Forests on Tropical Asia Forest Fund 2's acquisition of a majority shareholding in Burapha Agro-Forestry, a timber plantation forestry company in Laos with a Verra-compliant carbon credit project. Mirova co-invested through its Sustainable Land Use strategy.
S&P Global
Advised S&P Global on its acquisition of TeraHelix, a fintech specialist in advanced data modelling, linking and reconciliation services, leveraging AI technology.
Cetus Maritime
Advised Cetus Maritime on its acquisition of Chile-based Nachipa Corp, supporting Cetus Maritime's growth as one of the largest private dry bulk handysize players with 75% eco-vessels. Also advised Cetus Maritime on the exit (by share buyback) of its Hamburg Bulk Carriers' shareholders.
East M&A Deals of the Year, 2024 – Marine Money
Finnfund
Advised Finnfund on OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund's investment in AwanTunai, an Indonesian point-of-sale financing solutions provider.
FazWaz
Advised the founders of FazWaz, a Southeast Asian proptech company and real estate marketplace, on their acquisition of a controlling shareholding in Lifull Connect, the Spanish subsidiary of Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed Lifull Co., Ltd., with operations in Southeast Asia, Latin America and Europe.
Kuehne+Nagel
Advised Kuehne+Nagel on its acquisition of cross-border logistics provider City Zone Express from SGX-listed Chasen Holdings Ltd, with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and the PRC.
Klareco
Advised the founders of Klareco Communications on the sale of the Singapore PR consultancy agency to LSE-listed HAVAS.
Inclusive Employers
Advising the founders of Inclusive Employers on their sale to Palatine Private Equity's Impact Fund II. Inclusive Employers is the UK's leading D&I membership organisation which helps its clients to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace through training and consultancy.
M&C Saatchi
Advised LSE-listed M&C Saatchi on the sale of its interest in M&C Saatchi Holdings Asia Pte. Ltd. and PT MCS Saatchi Indonesia to Anish Daryani, its former joint venture partner in Indonesia.
Adenza Group
Advised Adenza Group, a fintech software application provider, on the consolidation of the Calypso Technology and AxiomSL Group entities across Southeast Asia under the Adenza brand.
