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Winston Taylor LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


Winston Taylor LLP

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

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Winston Taylor routinely engages in private equity transactions that are often cross-border and complex in nature. Its domestic offering is complemented by a network of offices across Europe and Silicon Valley to assist with international deals.

Work Highlights

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  • Winston Taylor advised Inflexion on its acquisition of, and investment into, FDMUK, a provider of telecoms market share, pricing and proposition data across Europe.

Strengths

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  • Taylor Wessing is extremely present in the process and works relentlessly to finalise deals within tight deadlines. The team works with determination and shows a real commercial sense in negotiations.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • The Taylor Wessing team are very friendly, approachable and accessible.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Taylor Wessing are always very responsive and make themselves available for urgent matters. There is good strength across the team from the partners right through to the associates.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • The firm is highly technical and is capable of navigating complex discussions.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Taylor Wessing has an excellent range and breadth of suitably qualified lawyers who are pragmatic and responsive.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Emma Danks
    Band 2Emma Danks

    Emma Danks

    Emma Danks exhibits a strong command of private equity buyouts and ancillary transactions on behalf of sponsors and their portfolio companies. She serves as co-head of the firm's global corporate group.

    • Emma has a great attitude and is a very nice person to work with.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Emma is fantastic.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Emma is a very nice operator.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Band 4Edward Waldron
    Band 4Edward Waldron

    Edward Waldron

    Edward Waldron maintains a notable practice advising sponsors and their portfolio companies on complex transactions. He is also able to act for management teams and founders. He leads the private equity team at Winston Taylor.

    • Edward has a calm and articulate approach, providing clear guidance and direction.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Edward is knowledgeable and pleasant to work with.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Edward is an outstanding corporate partner who combines deep legal expertise and strategic insight.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
  • Band 4Jonny Bethell
    Band 4Jonny Bethell

    Jonny Bethell

    Jonny Bethell is widely respected for the strength of his private equity practice. He is particularly proficient at advising companies and investor clients on acquisitions, disposals and investments.

    • Jonny is an excellent operator.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK
    • Jonny is an exceptional person and lawyer.

      Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million respondentUK

Ranked Individuals at Winston Taylor LLP (3)

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    Emma Danks

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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    Edward Waldron

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    Jonny Bethell

    Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

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