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Baker McKenzie

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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

Band 2

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, multi-jurisdictional 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.

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Work Highlights

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  • Baker McKenzie advised Bain Capital on the proposed sale by Kantar Group, a portfolio company of Bain Capital, of Kantar Media to HIG.

Strengths

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  • Baker McKenzie has a very experienced and commercial corporate team with a strong bench of associates.

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  • The team at Baker McKenzie are always available and responsive, providing thoughtful and considered advice.

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  • The firm provides pragmatic and commercial advice with a strong international reach. The team are also very responsive and professional.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David Allen
    David Allen

    David Allen

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

    • David is excellent. He is pragmatic, commercial and makes himself a part of the team. He generates a lot of confidence on deals.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • David is always a pleasure to work with. His calmness under pressure and ability to tailor his approach to the needs of the transaction situation are highly regarded.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • David is wonderful. He is really commercial, with a nice demeanour and negotiation style.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
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  • Alex Lewis
    Alex Lewis

    Alex Lewis

    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 intelligent and user-friendly.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • Alex is a pleasure to work with. He is always responsive and aware of the client's situation.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • Alex is an excellent lawyer.

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Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (2)

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    David Allen

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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    Alex Lewis

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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