LAWYER PROFILE

Stephen Lloyd

Global 2026

A&O Shearman

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts

3 years ranked

About

Provided by A&O Shearman

Practice Areas

Stephen is Co-Head of our Private Equity practice. He has over 25 years of experience advising private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds and other equity providers on acquisitions and disposals. He also advises public and private corporates and investment banks on the full range of cross border M&A and corporate finance transactions.

"Stephen Lloyd is a prominent and widely respected lawyer who is deeply experienced in the representation of private equity sponsors, and other funds, in acquisitions and disposals. Sources say: 'His is a very client-focused operation. He is a real expert in advising, leading and delivering a deal'." Chambers UK 2020

Stephen Lloyd receives strong praise from market sources, who say he's a "great lawyer and great relationship manager." Clients describe him as "the full package" and "commercial in sorting out negotiations involving private equity". Chambers UK 2016 (Private Equity)

Stephen is named in the Legal 500 Hall of Fame for Private Equity.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stephen Lloyd provides expert advice to a clientele of private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds and other investor clients on a range of transactions. He sits as global co-head of the firm's private equity practice.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Stephen is extremely attentive and proactive. His ability to distil complex topics into smaller snippets of information stands out.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
Stephen is calm, composed and commercially savvy.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
He is very experienced and always on hand.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide