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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

Global Guide 2026 : UK


Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb advises major private equity companies and their portfolio companies. In addition to representing sponsors, it also advises sovereign wealth funds and pension funds. It is able to leverage its expertise in the USA, Europe and the Middle East to augment its London practice.

Work Highlights

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  • Cleary Gottlieb advised Bridgepoint on the GBP169 million public-to-private acquisition of Eckoh through Eagle UK Bidco, a subsidiary of funds managed by Bridgepoint Advisers II.

Strengths

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  • They are highly responsive and adept at pre-empting issues while providing real advice and opinion. The team are focused on efficiency and supporting us in moving quickly with appropriate diligence.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal
  • They have brilliant minds and depth of experience, combined with intimate knowledge of where the market is on complex buyout and P2P related topics.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal
  • Cleary Gottlieb are very strong on all types of private equity transaction, including public-to-privates. They have strong lead partners who delegate appropriately.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal
  • They did an excellent job. They were highly responsive and super commercial. They are really thoughtful. I would highly recommend them.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal
  • They take a pragmatic approach to providing a fee estimate and having a sensible discussion. The service is great.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

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