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Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie is a strong choice for cross-border transactions, leveraging the firm's impressive global strengths to offer expertise in complex, multijurisdictional matters. It is particularly focused on upper mid-market deals, with strength in TMT, healthcare, natural resources and infrastructure. The department is complemented by expertise in ancillary practice areas, including pensions and tax.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie advised Astorg on its EUR300 million acquisition of a majority stake in Sofico.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Allen
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David Allen represents a number of prominent private equity funds in sophisticated cross-border deals. He heads the corporate department.

David is a very trusted adviser and I always feel like I am in safe hands with him.

David is an all-round lawyer. He is very impactful while also being available and having a clear understanding of commercial imperatives.

He is responsive, pragmatic and solution-oriented.

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Alex Lewis
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Alex Lewis is recognised for his work with high-profile private equity houses and financial investors. He offers commercial advice on both domestic and international transactions.

Alex is a fully dedicated, well-tenured and experienced lawyer.

Alex is a very calming influence on a lot of deals, which is very nice to have.

He is excellent to work with.

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