Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million
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Band 4
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Stephenson Harwood is a popular choice for mid-market private equity houses. The team is experienced in handling a variety of transactions including buyouts, disposals and portfolio bolt-on acquisitions. Market sectors in which the firm is particularly active include financial services, technology and education.
Work Highlights
- Stephenson Harwood represented Bowmark Capitalon the sale of ASK4 to GI Partners, an investor in critical data infrastructure businesses.
Strengths
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"The firm has very strong expertise in each of the areas where it's supported us. There is always an expert available who can provide well-considered views and advice, no matter the topic."
"I was impressed by Stephenson Harwood's commerciality on key issues and by the handling and project management of the transaction."
"Stephenson Harwood have a culture of responsiveness and we enjoy consistently high levels of service."
"The firm has very strong expertise in each of the areas where it's supported us. There is always an expert available who can provide well-considered views and advice, no matter the topic."
"I was impressed by Stephenson Harwood's commerciality on key issues and by the handling and project management of the transaction."
"Stephenson Harwood have a culture of responsiveness and we enjoy consistently high levels of service."
Notable Practitioners
Jonathan Pittal is an experienced private equity practitioner who adeptly advises on acquisitions, disposals and equity investments. He is particularly active representing funds investing in the technology sector. Pittal is head of the firm's private equity team.
"Jonathan is our go-to partner for the most important deals."
"Jonathan has good commerciality and strong problem solving and solutioning. He combines this with attention to commercial detail and drafting implications."
Malcolm MacDougall is experienced across a range of transactions, including MBOs, investments and exit transactions. He acts for private equity houses and management teams.
"Malcolm has a high work ethic and his responsiveness is unparalleled."
"We are fond of Malcolm's style and have found him very enjoyable to work with. Some of his charisma carries these processes."
"Malcolm is an excellent, proactive and commercial lawyer; a hugely helpful addition to any deal team."
Ranked Lawyers at
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