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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

Private Equity

Global Guide 2026 : Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

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Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP

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Please see https://www.willkie.com/capabilities/practices/corporate-financial-services/private-equity

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Global: Multi-Jurisdictional

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Willkie Farr & Gallagher receives plaudits for the expertise of its private equity practice in handling cross-border transactions. The law is noted for particular strength across Europe and the USA. The law firm offers:

• Expert advice on leveraged buyouts, fund formation and structuring matters as well as regulatory compliance.

• Experience acting for an array of clients including private equity sponsors, investors, fund managers and portfolio companies.

• Familiarity across various industry sectors, such as TMT, real estate, manufacturing and energy.

Key contact

Jeffrey Poss and Neil Townsend are based in New York and co-chair the law firm's private equity practice group. Gavin Gordon in the UK is also a key contact.

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Strengths

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  • Willkie has very strong technical skills combined with efficiency and commercial understanding. It always has the required specialists at hand needed to opine on complex matters.

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  • Willkie has a global approach which is not only risk-oriented but more broadly business- and reputation-oriented

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  • It's a hard-working team that can handle difficult demands with grace and resilience.

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