Private Equity: Buyouts
UK
1 year ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Farah O'Brien
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Farah O’Brien has over 15 years’ experience in cross-border M&A, private equity, and corporate restructurings, primarily for sponsors and their portfolio companies. She is Vice Chair of the firm's Associates Committee and the former Co-Chair of the London Corporate Department.
She has co-authored a chapter in the book Carve-out M&A Transactions: A Practical Guide.
Chambers Review
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Chambers Global Guide
Private Equity: Buyouts - UK
Band 4
Individual Editorial
Farah O'Brien has extensive experience advising private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies on complex cross-border transactions.
Strengths
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Farah is very measured, thoughtful and considered with her advice.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global GuideFarah is excellent. She is commercial, dedicated and very responsive.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global GuideShe is reassuringly calm and provides brilliant client care.
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