Private Equity

Overview

Private equity is fast-paced, competitive and high-stakes. Our clients tell us they value not just our legal expertise, but also our commercial mindset, deep sector knowledge and close working relationships that help get deals done.

We act for private equity houses, investors, portfolio companies, management teams, investee businesses and financial institutions. We also regularly support our industry clients with their ventures and investment activity.

We act on all areas of private equity buy-outs, exits and portfolio company M&A. Drawing on specialist input across the firm, we also advise on disputes, regulatory, tax and employment issues in connection with private equity transactions and for portfolio companies.

Trust, speed and precision are key, and our focus is on delivering efficient, effective advice that reflects your goals and your wider commercial strategy.

We also have significant experience of acting on disputes arising our of private equity transactions in out tier 1 financial markets disputes team.

Full-spectrum deal support

Our experience covers all aspects of private equity transactions, including:

• Leveraged buyouts and secondary buyouts
• Growth and capital investments
• Management equity arrangements
• Portfolio company bolt-ons and disposals
• Reorganisations and refinancings
• Disputes
• Exit strategies (MBOs, trade sales, IPOs)

Sector strength

Our deep roots in key sectors give us an edge when it comes to understanding value drivers and risks. In particular, we regularly advise on private equity investments and exits in the:

• Financial services
• Insurance and reinsurance
• Media, communications and industrials
• Professional Services
• Retail and consumer markets
• Technology and digital sectors

Acting for PE-backed brand retailers, fast-growth digital ventures, and established portfolio businesses across multiple geographies, we’ve built a private equity practice with the scale and quality to handle large, complex transactions. All alongside our trademark personal touch and agility that clients expect.

We operate as a close-knit team and value long-term relationships with the businesses and investors we support.

Whether you’re deploying capital, shaping a strategic acquisition, or preparing for exit, we’re here to help you achieve your ambitions—on the right terms, at the right pace.