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A&O Shearman

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

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A&O Shearman

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Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above - UK-wide

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman maintains notable proficiency in the private equity space. The firm draws from a high-calibre team of transactional experts, with particular skill in complex cross-border investment work, complemented by leading finance and capital markets teams. It has diverse industry experience that includes particular expertise in financial services deals. The firm's established client base is composed of many leading European and US sponsors, as well as other equity providers.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Blacksheep Fund Management on its acquisition of Distilled.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a strong global network, a high-calibre team from top to bottom, and expertise across all functions and departments.

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  • A&O Shearman provides an excellent service. The firm is highly responsive, extremely reliable and has a big team that covers a broad base of sectors.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

  • The A&O Shearman team are client-oriented and focused on finding pragmatic solutions to complex issues.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephen Lloyd
    Stephen Lloyd

    Stephen Lloyd

    Stephen Lloyd provides expert advice to a clientele of private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds and other investor clients on a range of transactions. He sits as global co-head of the firm's private equity practice.

    • He is very experienced and always on hand.

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    • Stephen is calm, composed and commercially savvy.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

    • Stephen is extremely attentive and proactive. His ability to distil complex topics into smaller snippets of information stands out.

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  • Peter Banks
    Peter Banks

    Peter Banks

    Peter Banks has developed a well-regarded practice in the private equity space. He routinely advises sponsor clients on complex buyouts, exits and investments.

    • Peter is very knowledgeable, balanced and good to deal with.

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    • Peter is an excellent lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK

    • Peter is an outstanding lawyer. He is exceptionally smart, highly commercial and focused on making deals and finding solutions to problems.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondentUK
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Ranked Individuals at A&O Shearman (2)

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    Stephen Lloyd

    Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

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    Peter Banks

    Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

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