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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Willkie Farr & Gallagher fields an expert private equity practice with a wide-ranging skill set in transactional work, advising both high-end and mid-market investors on buyouts, joint ventures, financings, SPAC transactions and exit strategies. The team is active in sectors including financial services, insurance, life sciences, technology and consumer products.

Work Highlights

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  • Willkie is representing LS Power Equity Advisors in its $12 billion sale of a portfolio of natural gas generation facilities and a commercial and industrial virtual power plant platform to NRG Energy.

Strengths

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  • They are our go-to for highly sophisticated matters.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA
  • Willkie Farr has the technical capabilities to handle complex and sophisticated matters and can provide sound commercial guidance.

    Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Jeffrey Poss
    Band 3Jeffrey Poss

    Jeffrey Poss

    Jeffrey Poss is highlighted for his deep experience in significant private equity transactions, with expertise advising clients across mid-market and high-end deals.
  • Band 3Neil Townsend
    Band 3Neil Townsend

    Neil Townsend

    Neil Townsend has a robust private equity practice which sees him advise investors and portfolio companies on transactional matters, with particular expertise in mid-market deals.
    • Neil is an excellent attorney and a trusted business adviser.

      Private Equity: Buyouts respondentUSA

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