Slaughter and May advised Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), a leading operator of global exchanges and clearing houses and provider of data and listings services, in relation to its possible public offer for London Stock Exchange Group plc (LSEG). ICE announced on 1 March 2016 that it was considering making an offer for LSEG. Subsequently, on 4 May 2016, ICE withdrew on terms announced.

Slaughter and May worked as an integrated team with Shearman & Sterling LLP.

Contacts

Corporate: Nigel Boardman (partner), Robin Ogle (partner), Sean Mason (associate), David Plant (associate), Emily Raftos (associate); Competition: Philippe Chappatte (partner), Anna Lyle-Smythe (partner), Kerry O’Connell (associate), Annalisa Tosdevin (associate), Emma Waterhouse (associate), Stephen Heagney (associate); Financial Regulation: Jan Putnis (partner), Kristina Locmele (associate), Jonny Medland (associate); Finance: Matthew Tobin (partner), Sarah Ellicot (associate); Pensions and Employment: Roland Doughty (partner), Lucy Duane (associate); IP/IT: David Ives (partner), Mark Ellis (associate)