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Macfarlanes LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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Macfarlanes LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Macfarlanes is active on transactions in both the hundreds of millions and billions, with excellent credentials throughout the private equity field. It is noted for its multidisciplinary approach, which includes substantial regulatory and tax structuring expertise. The department frequently acts for management teams on high-value transactions, alongside a wider client base that includes lenders, sponsors and limited partners. It is also active in the secondaries market.
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Work Highlights

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  • Macfarlanes advised Alchemy on the sale of Lebara Group BV and its subsidiaries to Waterland Private Equity.

Strengths

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  • If you would like to work with capable people who will not let you down, you can find them at Macfarlanes.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

  • Macfarlanes provide high-quality and thorough legal advice that is also commercial and pragmatic.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

  • Macfarlanes has the commitment to get a deal done. The team provides very thorough work and thrives in complexity.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Stephen Drewitt
    Stephen Drewitt

    Stephen Drewitt

    Stephen Drewitt acts for private equity sponsors and other institutional investors on a broad range of impressive transactions. He also regularly writes for publications within the private equity space.

    • Stephen provides exceptional advice combined with commercial acumen and is thoroughly enjoyable to work with.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • Stephen is responsive, commercial and a problem solver.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • He is incredibly knowledgeable of the private equity market.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
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  • Alex Edmondson
    Alex Edmondson

    Alex Edmondson

    Alex Edmondson heads the firm's private equity group. He routinely advises on complex buyouts for key mid-market funds. He has broad expertise and is also able to act on continuation fund transactions.

    • Alex is a very professional operator who is all over the detail.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • Alex has a highly commercial understanding and mastery of the M&A process.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

    • Alex is very strong in all departments.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
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Ranked Individuals at Macfarlanes LLP (2)

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    Stephen Drewitt

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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    Alex Edmondson

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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