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Stuart Boyd

Global 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Stuart advises private equity houses and financial sponsor clients on all manner of cross border leveraged transactions, including private acquisitions, take-privates, carve-outs, consortium deals, distressed acquisitions and exits. Stuart has advised on deals for numerous sponsors, including Apax, Accel-KKR, The Carlyle Group, HgCapital, BC Partners, TDR Capital, Silver Lake and Vista Equity Partners.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Private Equity: Buyouts - UK

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Stuart Boyd displays strength in representing private equity and other investor clients in a broad range of transactions. He is particularly known for his ability for take-privates, carve-outs and acquisitions.

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Strengths

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Stuart is my go-to lawyer for any significant or complex transaction, not only for his commercial instincts but also for his ability to calibrate risks and see around corners.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
Stuart is excellent. He is very sharp, so he quickly understands complex issues and the nuances that they often entail.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide
Stuart is always highly sophisticated in dealing with complex transactions and he has a high level of commercial awareness.
Private Equity: BuyoutsChambers Global Guide

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