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Spencer Baylin

Global 2026

Clifford Chance LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Clifford Chance LLP

Practice Areas

Spencer Baylin specialises in cross-border and domestic M&A, with a particular focus on private equity transactions.

Spencer advises international and domestic private equity houses, financial sponsors and corporates on a wide range of transactions across the M&A lifecycle, including leveraged buyouts, acquisitions and disposals, takeovers, mergers, joint ventures, strategic investments, IPOs, restructurings and refinancings. He also advises on infrastructure, growth and real estate transactions for private equity houses and financial sponsors.

Career

Grey College, Durham University (BA Hons, Law) 1989

Joined Clifford Chance as trainee solicitor 1993

Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales 1995

Partner since 2002

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Spencer Baylin maintains close relationships with some of the firm's most prestigious private equity clients and is well known for his capabilities in handling complex deals on their behalf. His cross-border practice demonstrates capabilities in emerging markets.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Spencer is an outstanding lawyer who blends deep legal expertise with exceptional problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
He always provides outstanding advice.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
Spencer is excellent. He is very client-focused and outcome-driven.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
Spencer Baylin is an absolute superstar. We would always want him in our corner.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide