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Freshfields

Private Equity: Buyouts

Global Guide 2026 : UK

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Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

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, which includes many of the leading private equity houses, and demonstrates particular sector strength in technology, healthcare and financial services.

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Strengths

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  • Freshfields stands out as an adviser given their deep industry expertise, strategic insights and unwavering commitment to their clients.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

  • Beyond their knowledge of the law, the team at Freshfields are advisers in the truest sense, providing the context necessary to ensure we navigate complex transaction processes efficiently.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

  • The team at Freshfields have an exceptional work ethic, are highly responsive and are capable of delivering a rapid turnaround on demanding workloads.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Charles Hayes
    Charles Hayes

    Charles Hayes

    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 delivers the full breadth of Freshfields' expertise with great assurance and a tremendous 'client first' mindset.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • Charlie is a very strong lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • Charles is strong all round.

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  • Victoria Sigeti
    Victoria Sigeti

    Victoria Sigeti

    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.

    • She is very responsive and creative in her solutions to complex situations.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • Victoria is an outstanding partner. She always provides guidance at every step and is always willing to teach and explain.

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    • Victoria is an excellent lawyer.

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  • Tim Wilmot
    Tim Wilmot

    Tim Wilmot

    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 an absolutely brilliant lawyer, thought partner and person. He is a great thought leader for hard, sensitive work.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • Tim is technically very strong. I know I can rely on him not to cut corners. He will be all over the details to make sure everything is right and tight.

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  • James Scott
    James Scott

    James Scott

    James Scott is a well-respected private equity partner who maintains a notable practice advising sponsor clients on a range of transactions.

    • James is a good operator. He is pretty active and has a decent practice.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • James is a very thoughtful lawyer.

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    • James brings an exceptional blend of technical expertise, commercial awareness and work ethic.

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