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Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

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Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above - UK-wide

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Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Paul, Weiss is recognised for its enviable client list and ability to offer astute advice on large, cross-border private equity transactions. The firm regularly advises on deals covering the US, Europe and Asian markets. It displays particular expertise in technology, e-commerce and telecommunications deals. Paul, Weiss also boasts capabilities relating to fund and portfolio management, offering clients continued support past the initial transaction.

Work Highlights

  • Paul, Weiss advised General Atlantic in its acquisition of a majority stake in Joe & the Juice from Valedo Partners, in a transaction that values the company at USD600 million.

Strengths

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One of our firms of choice for large, complex M&A.

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondent
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Nothing is a problem for the team at Paul, Weiss.

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above respondent
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They definitely have some good people.

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Notable Practitioners

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Christopher Sullivan
3
Christopher Sullivan
3
Band 3
Christopher Sullivan is a strong private equity lawyer who is known for his skill set in M&A and matters of corporate finance. He acts for several major private equity houses.
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Will Aitken-Davies
3
Will Aitken-Davies
3
Band 3
Will Aitken-Davies is a regular adviser to a number of major private equity houses. He is active on a range of transactions, including LBOs, M&A and restructurings.

Will is an outstanding lawyer.

Will is a brilliant lawyer to have on your side. He works tirelessly, is all over the detail and delivers excellent outcomes for his clients.

I always know that if I call Will he will deal with things straightaway. Will is very commercial and knows us very well. It's a very strong relationship.

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Roger Johnson
4
Roger Johnson
4
Band 4

Roger Johnson is lauded for his ability to represent private equity firms in complex cross-border transactions. He sits as global co-chair of the firm's M&A practice.

Roger provides an excellent service and he is very commercial.

He is a very capable and senior lawyer.

Roger knows the value of providing well-reasoned advice that cuts right to the heart of the issue in a way that truly helps a client choose between the options. It is a rare skill among lawyers.

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Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above
Christopher Sullivan
3
Christopher Sullivan
3
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Will Aitken-Davies
3
Will Aitken-Davies
3
Band 3
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Roger Johnson
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Roger Johnson
4
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