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DLA Piper LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
DLA Piper is proficient in mid-market transactions in the healthcare, real estate and retail sectors, among others. It is regularly instructed on cross-border deals, supported by its wider network of regional and international offices. The group exhibits strength in portfolio company acquisitions, LBOs and growth investments. It is also frequently engaged to advise management teams on high-value transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Synova on the sale of its portfolio company Avantra to Resurgens Technology Partners.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper have commercial common sense and expertise across diverse jurisdictions.

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  • The team at DLA Piper are responsive, knowledgeable and always there for us, irrespective of day and time.

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  • The partners at DLA Piper are very experienced in effectively managing complex situations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ed Griffiths
    Ed Griffiths

    Ed Griffiths

    Ed Griffiths acts for an impressive clientele of investors and portfolio companies on significant domestic and cross-border private equity transactions. He serves as co-head of the firm's private equity practice.

    • Ed Griffiths is a very good lawyer.

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  • Tim Wright
    Tim Wright

    Tim Wright

    Tim Wright counts a number of prominent mid-market private equity houses among his list of clients, which he advises on buyouts and other transactions.

    • Tim's knowledge base is really impressive.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • Tim is a very experienced private equity lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • Tim is excellent. He is both balanced and practical.

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Ranked Individuals at DLA Piper LLP (2)

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    Ed Griffiths

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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    Tim Wright

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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