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Stephenson Harwood LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Stephenson Harwood LLP

Rankings

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Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood is a popular choice for mid-market private equity houses. The team is experienced in handling a variety of transactions including buyouts, disposals and portfolio bolt-on acquisitions. Market sectors in which the firm is particularly active include financial services, technology and education.

Work Highlights

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  • Stephenson Harwood advised Bowmark Capital on its acquisition of Eque2, a provider of mission-critical, cloud-based business management software solutions.

Strengths

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  • Stephenson Harwood provides a combination of high-quality legal advice together with commercial thinking. They have the ability to move quickly in fast-paced processes.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Stephenson Harwood has the ability to focus on the key issues and find resolutions in a timely manner. There is great management of projects to completion timelines.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • The firm demonstrates exceptional knowledge in private equity buyouts. They are responsive, collaborative and consistently deliver innovative solutions to complex legal challenges.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jonathan Pittal
    Band 3Jonathan Pittal

    Jonathan Pittal

    Jonathan Pittal is an experienced private equity practitioner who adeptly advises on acquisitions, disposals and equity investments. He is particularly active representing funds investing in the technology sector.

    • Jonathan is an outstanding lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Jonathan is super high quality.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Band 3Malcolm MacDougall
    Band 3Malcolm MacDougall

    Malcolm MacDougall

    Malcolm MacDougall is experienced across a range of transactions, including MBOs, investments and exit transactions. He acts for private equity houses and management teams.
    • Malcolm is highly capable and is able to be in the detail while also seeing the bigger picture. He is a joy to work with.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Malcolm always responds promptly and always provides good input and recommendations to solve complex matters.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Malcolm is excellent and a real class act.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Stephenson Harwood LLP (2)

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    Jonathan Pittal

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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    Malcolm MacDougall

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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