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Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

USA Guide 2026 : California

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Private Equity: Buyouts - California

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Sullivan & Cromwell enjoys a robust reputation for its abilities in private equity transactions, with clients benefiting from the firm's longstanding reputation for excellence in deal work. It acts across the full gamut of transactional activity, advising both investment firms and portfolio companies.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sullivan & Cromwell advised Ares Management on its acquisition of a majority stake in Epika Fleet Services.

Strengths

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  • Their strength is the consistent quality of the team globally, its breadth of capabilities, its responsiveness, and its ability to mobilize quickly. Their level of understanding of our overall business allows them to tailor solutions specific to us.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

  • They're super smart and have the ability to gain the respect of opposing counsel and to anticipate issues before they arise.

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  • It's a deep team with a strong bench of senior attorneys and subject matter experts. Everyone we have worked with has been phenomenal.

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  • They provide practical, business-focused advice and continue to advise with a thought to the commercial feasibility of their recommended actions.

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  • They have deep expertise across many facets, including complicated M&A that requires comprehensive understanding and support. They're very strong in collaborating with counterparties in order to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Alison S Ressler
    Alison S Ressler

    Alison S Ressler

    Alison Ressler is widely regarded as one of the foremost private equity experts in California, with an excellent track record in high-value buyout transactions.

    • She's deeply experienced and able to provide advice on complex issues.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • She provides very level-headed and practical advice.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • Alison is a trusted advisor who you can use on any legal risk-related questions when you want excellent judgment.

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  • Rita-Anne O'Neill
    Rita-Anne O'Neill

    Rita-Anne O'Neill

    Rita-Anne O'Neill is a seasoned practitioner who serves as co-head of the firm's global private equity group. She frequently acts on behalf of private equity firms in M&A and securities transactions.

    • Rita is always available, responsive and able to provide a quick but thoughtful initial perspective and simultaneously mobilize a team. She is terrific.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • Rita provides world-class guidance, advice and leadership.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

    • She's technically very good and very loyal and protective of her clients.

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