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Mayer Brown LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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Mayer Brown LLP

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Mayer Brown houses a high-quality private equity team that has significant expertise in domestic and international deals. It routinely advises on sophisticated private equity matters, with particular strength on acquisitions, disposals and portfolio company transactions. Mayer Brown's clients include private equity firms, investor clients and companies in the technology space.

Work Highlights

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  • Mayer Brown advised a consortium led by STAR Capital Partnership on the acquisition of V.Group from Advent International.

Strengths

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  • Mayer Brown has very capable, smart and driven individuals who work well as a team. The team are very easy and enjoyable to work with.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • The team at Mayer Brown are hard-working, thoughtful and detail-oriented. They are great in the detail but also able to see the bigger picture.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Mayer Brown are very thorough in covering all aspects, understanding client needs and adapting to specific projects.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Mayer Brown has a high-quality team with hands-on partners who are very responsive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3James West
    Band 3James West

    James West

    James West maintains notable expertise in private equity matters, with the ability to advise on complex corporate M&A and buyout transactions. He sits as head of the firm's private equity practice.

    • James is commercial and always drives to his client's best interests.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • James gets involved at the right times and is easy and enjoyable to work with.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • James is excellent - he's responsive and provides high-quality advice.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Up and ComingTarun Patel
    Up and ComingTarun Patel

    Tarun Patel

    Tarun Patel has a rapidly growing practice in the private equity space. He regularly advises sponsor clients on buyouts, exits and minority investments.

    • Tarun has excellent attention to detail.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Tarun is a very strong partner.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Tarun is very smart, hard-working and pragmatic.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

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