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Clifford Chance LLP

Private Equity

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Private Equity - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance brings together partners from multiple offices to handle high value transactions on behalf of European or US-headquartered private equity companies. The law firm has an outstanding offering across Europe, with key offices in Germany, France, Poland, Spain and the UK. It handles high-end investments into international target companies, portfolio acquisitions and buyouts. The law firm's full-service offering also includes assistance with restructurings and fund formation. Clifford Chance has experience in deals in the pharmaceutical, energy and IT sectors.

Notable practitioners

London-based Jonny Myers is the global head of the law firm's private equity practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance advised Permira on its acquisition of Westbridge Advisory.

Strengths

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  • Clifford Chance offers sharp negotiation skills, strong coordination across teams and a clear understanding of investor priorities.

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  • The Clifford Chance team are always super responsive and outcome-driven. They are synonymous with excellence in quality, client delivery and teamwork.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The Clifford Chance team is very engaged and responsive.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • The team is very efficient, has a global network and is able to cover lots of different workstreams.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • Clifford Chance has adapted perfectly to our complex matter, with good coordination and harmony within the team.

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