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Overview
Practice area head: Stephen Drewitt
We have been well-known for our market-leading focus in the private equity industry since the 1970s, giving us experience, know-how and insight which is unparalleled.
We have a strong track record of acting for sponsors, lenders and management teams.
We have private equity specialist lawyers in all areas required for a successful transaction including:
- Transactions: We have seen every form of private equity transaction and in a number of cases have created innovative structures, or solutions to issues, that have become market standard.
- Co-investments: Our funds and corporate practices also work closely together to provide a seamless service on equity co-investments.
- Tax: Our highly-rated tax lawyers commonly structure as well as execute our transactions, giving the client a fully joined-up service.
- Acquisition finance: We cover the full breadth of acquisition finance options now available in the market.
The teams that make up our private equity practice have worked together in a private equity context for many years.