Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above
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Chambers Review
Freshfields maintains its position at the cutting edge of the private equity market, drawing from an impressive stable of M&A experts to advise on a range of complex and cross-border deals. It is known particularly for the strength and breadth of its expertise in high-end private equity deals, and for its wider strengths in other financial, regulatory and strategic investment matters. The group maintains an impressive client base that includes many of the leading private equity houses, and demonstrates particular sector strength in technology, healthcare and financial services.
Strengths
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"The firm's ability to bring together a high-quality team to support us on a wide range of complexity is very impressive. We get fantastic advice and the team works together seamlessly and quickly."
"Freshfields is able to provide top-tier advisers across the spectrum of areas we need support in. The service is excellent and seamless."
"Freshfields is one of the best firms I have worked with in London. They provide technical and detailed advice, but in a way that is understandable for us all."
"The breadth of the Freshfields platform was clearly evident and essential in helping us navigate a complex transaction."
"The firm's ability to bring together a high-quality team to support us on a wide range of complexity is very impressive. We get fantastic advice and the team works together seamlessly and quickly."
"Freshfields is able to provide top-tier advisers across the spectrum of areas we need support in. The service is excellent and seamless."
"Freshfields is one of the best firms I have worked with in London. They provide technical and detailed advice, but in a way that is understandable for us all."
"The breadth of the Freshfields platform was clearly evident and essential in helping us navigate a complex transaction."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Hayes earns praise from commentators for the quality of his transactional practice. He regularly acts for major private equity sponsors on deals, including those with a value in the billions.
"Charles is an absolute star with relentless customer focus, commitment and depths of experience."
"He is an excellent layer with institutional knowledge."
Victoria Sigeti demonstrates skilful handling of a range of transactional matters, including M&A and investments. She acts for prominent private equity houses and corporates.
"Victoria is one of the superstars in her space. She has a unique blend of technical acumen with practical advice."
"Victoria is very strong. She is Freshfields' best asset, and she is very strong with key sponsors."
"Victoria has amazing client relationships."
"Victoria is a brilliant voice in the team, guiding us effortlessly through complex matters. A delight to work with, as well. She is extremely expert and brings the topic alive for the non-expert."
Tim Wilmot is well known for his strong private equity M&A capabilities. His practice is cross-border in scope, and he is active on behalf of private equity funds and other financial sponsors.
"Tim is technically very strong, has great instincts, and maintains calm even in the most stressful of situations."
"Tim is very focused on key matters and he is solution-oriented."
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