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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above - UK-wide

Band 4

What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher is noted for its activity on high-value deals for investors on both sides of the Atlantic and in Europe, contributing to the firm's strong global private equity offering. The firm has a notable client roster, advising on buyouts and investment deals across multiple industries.
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Work Highlights

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  • Willkie Farr & Gallagher advised Platinum Equity on the acquisition of Sunrise Medical.

Strengths

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  • The team at Willkie a highly commercial and enthusiastic about getting the best outcome for their clients.

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  • Willkie has very hard-working and commercial lawyers who get complicated deals done quickly and efficiently.

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  • Willkie provides availability, flexibility and the ability to meet very tight deadlines.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gavin Gordon
    Gavin Gordon

    Gavin Gordon

    Gavin Gordon displays strength in his handling of domestic and cross-border LBOs, M&A and financing matters. He acts for private equity funds and corporates.

    • Gavin is great on responsiveness, technical ability and commerciality.

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    • Gavin is great, he's a bulldog.

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  • Claire McDaid
    Claire McDaid

    Claire McDaid

    Claire McDaid is a talented private equity lawyer who is recognised for her ability in private mergers and acquisitions. She represents a solid stable of investment firms and is experienced in cross-border transactions.

    • Claire is a very strong partner.

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    • Claire is very thorough and good at providing advice.

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    • Claire understands the needs of our business excellently and we can trust the consistently high quality of work delivered by her and the team.

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