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Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Skadden is a strong force in the UK buyouts market and offers counsel to a roster of top private equity sponsors on substantial transactions. The team excels in high-end transatlantic deals while demonstrating strength on pan-European work. It regularly advises in connection with substantial investments, financings and management incentive plans, as well as with regard to portfolio companies and strategics.

Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised I Squared Capital on the acquisition of Arriva in a transaction that values the business at approximately EUR1.4 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Richard Youle
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Richard Youle
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Band 1
Richard Youle continues to distinguish himself as a top-flight practitioner whose work concentrates on handling transformational deals on behalf of major private equity houses. He exhibits strength in M&A and restructuring. He serves as co-head of the firm's private equity group.

Richard is absolutely excellent and provides a phenomenal service.

Richard is a skilled operator.

Richard is a joy to work with. He gives great client service, is super commercial and is always willing to go the extra mile.

Richard is absolutely excellent. He provides a phenomenal service and is a rock star.

He is a very smart lawyer.

Katja Butler
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Katja Butler
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Band 4
Katja Butler represents private equity funds in a range of matters. She is experienced in M&A and investments, as well as ancillary issues impacting clients' capital structure.

She is extremely clever and effective.

Katja works very hard and is very capable.

Katja is a star. She is amazing, always available and she has a strong business acumen.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Private Equity: Buyouts

Richard Youle
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Richard Youle
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Band 1
Katja Butler
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Katja Butler
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Band 4