LAWYER PROFILE

Charles Hayes

UK 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

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.

Career

Charles qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales in September 2006.

Personal

Charles speaks English, French and German.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Charles Hayes earns praise from commentators for the quality of his transactional practice. He regularly acts for major private equity sponsors on deals, including those with a value in the billions.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Charles delivers the full breadth of Freshfields' expertise with great assurance and a tremendous 'client first' mindset.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charlie is a very strong lawyer.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Charles is strong all round.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession