LAWYER PROFILE

Stuart Boyd

UK 2026

Kirkland & Ellis International 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

Stuart Boyd is a corporate partner advising 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 The Carlyle Group, Hg Capital, BC Partners, Bridgepoint, Rhône Capital and Silver Lake.

Career

2016 to present Kirkland & Ellis International LLP; 2005-2016 Linklaters LLP

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

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 always highly sophisticated in dealing with complex transactions and he has a high level of commercial awareness.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Stuart is excellent. He is very sharp, so he quickly understands complex issues and the nuances that they often entail.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession