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Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above - UK-wide
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman maintains notable proficiency in the private equity space. The firm draws from a high-calibre team of transactional experts, with particular skill in complex cross-border investment work, complemented by leading finance and capital markets teams. It has diverse industry experience that includes particular expertise in financial services deals. The firm's established client base is composed of many leading European and US sponsors, as well as other equity providers.

Work Highlights

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  • The firm advised Paramount Global on the sale of Simon & Schuster to KKR for USD1.6 billion in an all-cash transaction.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen Lloyd
3
Stephen Lloyd
3
Band 3

Stephen Lloyd provides expert advice to a clientele of private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds and other investor clients on a range of transactions. He sits as global head of the firm's private equity practice.

Simon Burrows
4
Simon Burrows
4
Band 4

Simon Burrows ably handles a broad suite of private equity transactions on behalf of investors and companies.

"Simon is an excellent lawyer. He is technical, spots everything and is able to exercise good judgement."

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A&O Shearman

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Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million

Simon Burrows
4
Simon Burrows
4
Band 4
Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above

Stephen Lloyd
3
Stephen Lloyd
3
Band 3