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Freshfields

Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional


Freshfields

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Provided by Freshfields

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https://www.freshfields.com/en-gb/capabilities/services/private-capital/

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has an esteemed transactional practice which calls upon a strong roster of experienced private equity lawyers in London, across Europe and in Asia. The law firm offers:

• Expertise advising clients on high-end buyouts.

• Specialist knowledge of transactions in the healthcare, financial services and tax sectors.

• Close integration with complementary areas, including capital markets, tax and competition law.

• Experience acting for high-profile clients including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and a range of household-name investors.

Key contact

Charles Hayes, based in London, and Arend von Riegen, based in Frankfurt, are global co-heads of private capital, while Allison Liff is head of US leveraged finance and Timothy Clark is global head of private funds. Markus Paul is also a key contact.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The breadth of the Freshfields platform was clearly evident and essential in helping us navigate a complex transaction.

    Private Equity respondentGlobal
  • The team has very strong technical expertise, a high level of commitment, and provide fast and pragmatic solutions, even for complex topics.

    Private Equity respondentGlobal
  • Freshfields is made up of consummate professionals who are experts in their area. They are highly competent, very diligent, well prepared and pay attention to detail.

    Private Equity respondentGlobal

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