Private Equity

Linklaters advances in the rankings following an impressive year. The law firm has a significant private equity offering in Portugal, Spain, Germany and the UK. Also has important offices in France and Italy. Often acting for sponsors, it also advises pension funds, together with private equity firms, on investments in multi-jurisdictional target companies. The law firm is active in a range of matters, including buyouts and restructurings in sectors including healthcare and energy.

A client appreciates the "excellent lawyers with a strong hands-on mentality."

Further sources add: "It's a strong, experienced team. They're very practical and know the law inside out."

Alex Woodward and Tracey Lochhead in London are key points of contact for the firm's private equity practice. Ralph Drebes leads the German practice from Frankfurt. Alejandro Ortiz and Fabrice de La Morandière are key contacts in Madrid and Paris respectively.