Provided by Charles Hayes
Charles co-heads the global financial sponsors group at Freshfields; he specialises in high-profile, strategic and complex acquisitions, carve-outs, take-privates and exits for some of the world’s largest financial sponsors. His deals span various sectors, including in financial services, sports, media and healthcare. He regularly acts for CVC Capital Partners, Permira, GIC and PSP.
Charles qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in September 2006.
Charles speaks English, French and German.
Provided by Chambers
Charles Hayes earns praise from commentators for the quality of his transactional practice, regularly acting for major private equity sponsors on a range of deals. He is global co-head of the firm's financial sponsors group.
Provided by Chambers
"Charles is one of the stars at Freshfields. His wealth of knowledge and creative ideas in complex transactions have been instrumental."
"Charles is responsive, strong and has emotional intelligence in negotiations."
"Charles is phenomenal; he really cares about his client."
"Charles is one of the stars at Freshfields. His wealth of knowledge and creative ideas in complex transactions have been instrumental."
"Charles is responsive, strong and has emotional intelligence in negotiations."
"Charles is phenomenal; he really cares about his client."
