Private Equity | Global

Clifford Chance is recognised for its longstanding reputation in the international private equity industry. The law firm has an established footprint across Asia, continental Europe and the UK, alongside increasing strength handling transactional work in emerging markets, notably in Latin America, in Turkey and across Africa. The law firm offers:

• Considerable cross-border expertise across a full spectrum of matters in this field, including high-value buyouts and exits.

• Experience acting for leading global private equity houses and portfolio businesses.

• Particular strength in the insurance, real estate, healthcare and life sciences sectors.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has an esteemed transactional practice which calls upon a strong roster of experienced private equity lawyers in London, across Europe and in Asia. The law firm offers:

• Expertise advising clients on high-end buyouts.

• Specialist knowledge of transactions in the healthcare, financial services and tax sectors.

• Close integration with complementary areas, including capital markets, tax and competition law.

• Experience acting for high-profile clients including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and a range of household-name investors.

Latham & Watkins has a top-tier private equity practice with deeply-experienced teams in the UK, Europe and the USA. The law firm also has a sizeable presence in Asia through its offices in Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo. The law firm offers:

• Significant experience handling cross-border buyouts as well as advising on post-closing and exit transactions.

• Particular expertise in sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, life sciences and transportation.

• A talented roster of specialists across capital markets, fund formation and corporate law practices.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges houses a well-established practice with extensive experience of high-value private equity transactions. The group enjoys a particularly prominent reputation in the UK and has noted strength in the USA, Asia and the CEE region. The law firm offers:

• In-depth expertise in the full range of matters, particularly cross-border acquisitions.

• Experience representing a stellar list of private equity clients, assisting with investments in sectors such as aviation, technology and education.

• Highly regarded teams across the fund formation, insolvency, and banking and finance practice areas.

• A range of client-focused services and thought leadership on trending topics in the market.

Goodwin is well regarded for its presence and significant expertise in the international private equity arena. The law firm is particularly noted for strength across the UK, France, China and US markets. The law firm offers:

• Expertise in a range of industry sectors including TMT, life sciences, real estate and financial services.

• Considerable experience advising on buyouts and fund formation transactions as well as regulatory compliance issues.

• Familiarity representing an array of clients such as investors, fund managers and private equity companies.

Linklaters enjoys a longstanding reputation in the private equity market with in-depth expertise in multi-jurisdictional transactional work. The law firm is recognised for its highly-esteemed team of specialists in its London and wider European offices. The law firm offers:

• Robust transactional capabilities, with experience acting for major investors on high-value deals.

• Expertise in related practice areas, including fund structuring, restructuring, corporate finance and tax.

• Particular familiarity with deals in the financial services, infrastructure, chemicals and energy sectors.

Ropes & Gray has a respected private equity team with an excellent track record in mid-market and high-end international deals. The law firm has an impressive footprint across several key global locations, including the UK, the USA and China. The law firm offers:

• Experience acting for a stellar client base, regularly handling investments in sectors such as consumer goods, mining, healthcare, and food and beverages.

• Considerable expertise in advising on a range of matters including buyout transactions, direct lending, fund formation and regulatory compliance concerns.

• Particular skill when it comes to FCPA, SEC exams, estate planning, data privacy and D&O insurance.

White & Case has a respected private equity practice with significant experience in domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions. The law firm has notable teams in the UK, the USA and China, and the firm offers:

• Expert advice on a wide range of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, restructurings, add-on acquisitions and management incentive schemes as well as investment matters.

• Experience acting for an array of private equity sponsors, wider investment funds, family office clients and portfolio companies.

• Familiarity in a broad range of sectors, such as shipping, technology and real estate.

• Related expertise in antitrust, IP, tax and regulatory work.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher receives plaudits for the expertise of its private equity practice in handling cross-border transactions. The law is noted for particular strength across Europe and the USA. The law firm offers:

• Expert advice on leveraged buyouts, fund formation and structuring matters as well as regulatory compliance.

• Experience acting for an array of clients including private equity sponsors, investors, fund managers and portfolio companies.

• Familiarity across various industry sectors, such as TMT, real estate, manufacturing and energy.

A&O Shearman's global private equity team is a powerhouse that is frequently sought after by major clients for its expertise in the field. The firm leverages an extensive global network which includes impressive teams in the UK, Asia and Europe, allowing it to adeptly handle multijurisdictional transactions. The law firm offers:

• Notable experience advising on a diverse range of transactions, particularly high-value acquisitions, leveraged buyouts and cross-border deals.

• A robust team with in-depth experience advising clients in the IT, real estate, hospitality and energy sectors.

• Expertise in related practice areas, including fund structuring, restructuring and corporate finance.

Global powerhouse Baker McKenzie is widely recognised for its established presence in the private equity space. The team is adept at handling complex cross-border mandates. The law firm offers:

• Impressive cross-border coordination, serving as a one-stop shop for private equity firms and portfolio clients.

• Physical presence in the key major financial centres.

• Extensive experience navigating global and local markets, and understanding of global PE market trends.

DLA Piper is a leading international law firm recognised for its impressive and extensive global reach and capabilities. The firm has a formidable private equity practice that delivers strategic counsel to major private equity funds, sponsors and their portfolio companies. The law firm offers:

• Comprehensive cross-border coordination and support in managing complex international private equity deals.

• A successful track record in handling high-stakes investments.

• Considerable experience advising on venture capital deals, buyouts and fund formation transactions as well as acquisitions and disposals.

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher enjoys a solid reputation in the private equity arena. The law firm has a strong global footprint, with offices located across major cities in the USA, the Middle East and Asia, as well as Europe. The firm offers:

• Expertise in high-value leveraged buyouts and fund formation.

• Considerable experience in a range of sectors including energy and entertainment.

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison demonstrates an increasing presence in the worldwide private equity market, with sizeable teams in key locations across Asia and North America. The law firm offers:

• Experience acting for high-profile sponsor clients, private equity houses and related portfolio companies.

• Comprehensive advice on all aspects of the acquisition and disposal process as well as large buyout transactions.

• Extensive familiarity handling transactions in the real estate, technology, energy and manufacturing sectors.