LAWYER PROFILE

Tim Wilmot

UK 2026

Freshfields

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

UK-wide

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Freshfields

Practice Areas

Tim is a partner in Freshfields’ private equity team in London. He specialises in M&A and joint ventures for financial sponsors, and also works on restructurings, distressed M&A and management equity arrangements, alongside a wide range of portfolio company matters.

Tim advises a range of financial sponsors, including AEA Investors, Blackstone, Cerberus, CVC, Goldman Sachs PIA and Hellman & Friedman.

Career

Tim trained at Freshfields, qualifying in 2001 and becoming a partner in 2010.

Personal

University of York (1996); The College of Law, London (1998)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Tim Wilmot is well known for his strong private equity M&A capabilities. His practice is cross-border in scope, and he is active on behalf of private equity funds and other financial sponsors.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Tim is an absolutely brilliant lawyer, thought partner and person. He is a great thought leader for hard, sensitive work.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Tim is technically very strong. I know I can rely on him not to cut corners. He will be all over the details to make sure everything is right and tight.
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and aboveChambers Guide to the Legal Profession