LAWYER PROFILE

Richard Youle

UK 2026

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

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

UK-wide

3 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 Guide to the Legal Profession

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

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: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Richard is phenomenal. He is very efficient and knows the market incredibly well.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession