Private Equity: Buyouts
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
Contact number
(020) 7367 1600Chambers Review
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 Apollo Global Management on its acquisition of the Terminals, Solutions & Services business line from Worldline, a France-based payments servicer, for a cash consideration of USD1.9 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Paul, Weiss has very skilled partners who are able to navigate and provide sound commercial advice regarding complex matters."
"The Paul, Weiss team have an exceptional ability to unpick complex commercial and legal issues."
"Paul, Weiss provides a very strong service level and responsiveness. The team is always there to help no matter what time or day."
"Paul, Weiss has very skilled partners who are able to navigate and provide sound commercial advice regarding complex matters."
"The Paul, Weiss team have an exceptional ability to unpick complex commercial and legal issues."
"Paul, Weiss provides a very strong service level and responsiveness. The team is always there to help no matter what time or day."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Christopher has strong legal acumen, balanced with a commercially sound mindset."
"Christopher is a very versatile lawyer. He is very solutions-oriented and low ego, and he therefore develops very effective working relationships."
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 strong on complex cross-border transactions. He is incredibly hands-on and responsive, plus very pragmatic and commercial."
"Will is super responsive, he is pragmatic and he is effective in negotiations."
Ranked Lawyers at
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
UK