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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

Private Equity: Buyouts

Global Guide 2026 : UK

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates

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Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Skadden advised Hg on the USD3 billion acquisition of AuditBoard.

Strengths

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  • Skadden's team consistently delivers on complex transactions. Its impressive bench of associates demonstrates outstanding project management capabilities that keep intricate deals moving forward.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

  • Skadden are on top of every detail. They're the law firm you want on your side in tough negotiations.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

  • Skadden has a highly dynamic, flexible and business-minded team.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

  • The firm has excellent technical lawyers with brilliant commercial judgement. The team are fabulously attentive and quick to respond.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Richard Youle
    Richard Youle

    Richard Youle

    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 always available, provides great client service and is very commercial.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • Richard is an exceptional commercial lawyer. The client service and deal execution that he and his team deliver is second to none in the market.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • Richard is phenomenal. He is very efficient and knows the market incredibly well.

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  • Katja Butler
    Katja Butler

    Katja Butler

    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.

    • Katja is absolutely outstanding in everything she does.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • Having someone as responsive as Katja is invaluable as it can be the difference between getting a deal done and not.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentGlobal

    • Katja is dynamic, thoughtful and extremely commercial. Furthermore, Katja is a joy to have on your team.

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