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Linklaters

Private Equity

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Linklaters

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Private Equity - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Linklaters has a significant private equity offering in Portugal, Spain, Germany and the UK. The law firm often acts for sponsors, advising pension funds, together with private equity firms, on investments in multi-jurisdictional target companies. Linklaters is active in a range of matters, including buyouts, exits and restructurings in the energy and healthcare sectors.

Notable practitioners

Alex Woodward and Tracey Lochhead in London are key points of contact for the law firm's private equity practice. Ralph Drebes leads the German practice from Frankfurt.

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Strengths

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  • Linklaters' assessments of the various options are clear and well-structured and its recommendations are thoughtful and practical.

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  • Linklaters stands out for its in-depth industry knowledge, its ability to handle complex transactions involving multiple jurisdictions and its pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.

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  • Linklaters has excellent technical lawyers with brilliant commercial judgement. The team are also fabulously attentive and super quick to respond.

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  • Linklaters offers negotiation skills, team autonomy and expertise in large operations with complex documentation.

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  • Linklaters' quality of service is excellent. The team demonstrates its ability to solve complex problems and provide the best possible support to the customer.

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