UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide
Ranked Individuals
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Gibson Dunn boasts a strong group that has notable expertise advising on private equity deals. The firm draws upon its premier global offering to advise on complex transactions across various continents. The team routinely handles matters for private equity firms and portfolio companies. It also exhibits strength in ancillary corporate areas such as tax, financing and equity capital markets.
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Gibson Dunn advised Blackstone Infrastructure on its agreement to acquire Safe Harbor Marinas for USD5.7 billion.
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The team at Gibson Dunn is excellent in every regard. They are outstanding in numerous areas, particularly in client service.
Gibson Dunn is a go-to for complex matters due to the breadth of its resources and expertise, but also because the team is good at overcoming problems.
As well as providing high-quality legal work, Gibson Dunn combines that with phenomenal service levels. Nothing is ever too much of an ask.
The firm has an outstanding team from top to bottom. The quality of work product and advice, from the partners as well as the more junior members of the team, is excellent.
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Federico Fruhbeck is a well-established practitioner who is able to assist clients on complex private equity deals. He also has notable expertise advising on transactions in the infrastructure space.
Federico is an excellent lawyer. He is both sharp and knowledgeable.
Federico brings an outstanding level of legal knowledge, commercial awareness and the ability to creatively solve problems.
Federico is a delight to work with and always makes us feel as if we are his only client. He has an amazing grasp of the most complex legal issues.
Will Summers has developed a successful practice in the private equity space. He is able to advise financial sponsors on cross-border acquisitions and divestitures, among other matters.
He is a very talented lawyer in addition to being calm and analytical.
Will is a superstar. He has incredible technical competence combined with strong commercial acumen.
Will is an absolutely outstanding lawyer who cuts through complexity with ease. He is always available and a real pleasure to work with.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above
Global 2026
Practice area: Private Equity
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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