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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries

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Stephenson Harwood LLP

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Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood boasts an impressive deal flow, combined with an enviable client list and a deep bench of specialists, which justifies a strong international reputation for both its closed-ended listed funds group and private equity secondaries team. It acts for the bulge bracket investment banks, brokers and investment trusts on listings, placings and complex secondary offerings. The firm enjoys plaudits for its distinguished GP-led transactional practice, in addition to its renowned investor-side prowess. The team is also well versed in real estate fund matters and has notable regulatory expertise.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stephenson Harwood represented Hayfin as co-lead investor in Impilo Orphan Drugs, a EUR320 million continuation vehicle established to purchase a co-control stake in Immedica Pharma Holding from an Impilo-managed fund.

Strengths

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  • I find Stephenson Harwood amongst the most commercial counsels I’ve ever dealt with. The focus is on practical solutions for their clients and the transaction. They are also extremely knowledgeable.

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  • They are incredibly thoughtful, thorough and diligent in their work. They are extremely responsive and timely. They are very creative in their approach to handling complex transactions.

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  • Stephenson Harwood continue to provide the very best level of service I’ve seen in the market and is one of the few groups who we don’t have to worry about hitting deadlines.

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  • The firm's top-level expertise is delivered in a client-focused way by the well-coordinated team.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gabriel Boghossian
    Gabriel Boghossian

    Gabriel Boghossian

    Gabriel Boghossian is head of Stephenson Harwood's private funds and secondaries practice. He advises financial services clients and investment authorities on managing their investment decisions. He is able to provide expert guidance on cornerstone investments and complex GP-led and LP-led secondary transactions.

    • Gabriel is incredibly diligent, knowledgeable and responsive.

      Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUK

    • Gabriel is a leader in the field and as knowledgeable as any I’ve encountered over the years.

      Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUK

    • Gabriel is one of the most service-oriented lawyers I have met and has an amazing ability to drive negotiations.

      Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUK

    • Gabriel is one the best when it comes to secondaries.

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  • Sarah de Ste Croix
    Sarah de Ste Croix

    Sarah de Ste Croix

    Sarah de Ste Croix is recognised for her prowess assisting top European clients with fundraising and secondary transactions, both GP-led and LP-led. She has additional expertise in bespoke fund restructuring.

    • Sarah has great experience in secondaries and primaries.

      Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUK

    • Sarah is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the job. She is a very good communicator.

      Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUK

    • Sarah is a great lawyer, with strong track record in GP-led transactions

      Investment Funds: Private Equity: Secondaries respondentUK

    • Sarah has a very calming influence on legal negotiations and is very solution-oriented. She is consistently the first call I will make when I have the ability to appoint counsel.

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Ranked Individuals at Stephenson Harwood LLP (2)

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    Gabriel Boghossian

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    Sarah de Ste Croix

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