LAWYER PROFILE

Lewis Blakey

Global 2026

Weil, Gotshal & Manges (London) LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts

2 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

Lewis Blakey is a Private Equity partner in London, specialising in advising private equity and other financial investors on buyouts (including complex carve-out and public-to-private transactions), growth equity/minority investments, and exits (including sales and IPOs).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

Up and Coming

Individual Editorial

Lewis Blakey is well thought of by his clients and peers for his private equity M&A practice. He routinely advises on cross-border transactions working in partnership with Weil's offices in Europe and the USA.

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Strengths

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Lewis is a consummate deal lawyer and a go-to adviser for matters with the greatest complexity and tightest timelines. He is extremely tenacious and delivery-oriented.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
Lewis is a uniquely balanced individual with incredible intellect, commercial acumen and work ethic.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
He gives very good advice and has a very good handle on things.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide

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