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Richard Youle

Global 2026

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts

4 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Richard Youle is head of Skadden’s London office and co-head of the firm’s Private Equity Group. He focuses on private equity matters, including advising private equity houses and financial sponsor clients on all types of leveraged M&A and portfolio assistance, such as restructuring advice.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Richard Youle continues to distinguish himself as a top-flight practitioner whose work concentrates on handling transformational deals on behalf of major private equity houses. He exhibits strength in M&A and restructuring. He serves as co-head of the firm's private equity group.

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Strengths

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Richard is always available, provides great client service and is very commercial.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
Richard is an exceptional commercial lawyer. The client service and deal execution that he and his team deliver is second to none in the market.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
Richard is phenomenal. He is very efficient and knows the market incredibly well.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide

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