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A&O Shearman

Private Equity

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A&O Shearman

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Private Equity - Europe-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman offers clients a strong private equity practice, with particular strength in its offices in the UK, France and Spain. The law firm acts for prominent international investment funds on international acquisitions and divestments in the real estate and professional services sectors. Lawyers in the team assist with leveraged buyouts, financings and auction processes.

Notable practitioners

Based in London, global private equity co-heads Stephen Lloyd and Robin Harvey are key points of contact. European private equity leads Peter Banks and Neil Sinha are further key points of contact.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised EQT on the sale of a majority stake in Idealista for EUR2.9 billion and on subsequent reinvestment in the company.

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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  • The A&O Shearman team is very flexible and good at negotiating our interests.

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  • A&O Shearman provides an integrated approach across the practices involved, with access to the international network for cross-border transactions.

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  • They have a wealth of knowledge, understand how private equity funds think, are proactive in considering all the implications and consequences, and also have good communication skills and negotiating experience.

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