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Sarah K. Knapp

Partner, Skadden

44.20.7519.7084sarah.knapp@skadden.com

22 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4BQ

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Sarah Knapp focuses on cross-border transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions.

Lawdragon Honors

Honor Year Practice
The 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation 2026 Cross-Border M&A
The 2025 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation 2025 Cross-Border M&A

Her representations include advising:

  • Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc on its acquisition by funds advised by Energy Capital Partners, LLC and co-investors at an equity value of $2.6 billion
  • FREYR Battery, Inc. on the $340 million acquisition of the U.S. solar manufacturing assets of Trina Solar Co., Ltd.
  • TOM FORD on its acquisition by The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. at an enterprise value of $2.8 billion
  • International Paper Company on its $812 million sale of its pulp and paper mill in Kwidzyn, Poland, to Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG
  • Adevinta ASA on its:
    • $9.2 billion acquisition of eBay Classifieds Group from eBay Inc.
    • sale of Gumtree UK
  • Nightstar Therapeutics plc on its $800 million sale to Biogen Inc.
  • Exxon Mobil Corporation on its $2.8 billion acquisition of a 25% stake in a Mozambique gas field from Eni SpA
  • DSV A/S on its $1.3 billion acquisition of UTi Worldwide Inc.