Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above
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Chambers Review
White & Case has a respected team with an impressive track record in complex and high-value private equity transactions, alongside a strong portfolio company advisory practice. It is regularly called upon to handle pan-European deals, owing to its broad network of offices. White & Case consistently works with a range of pre-eminent private equity investors, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and specialist investors.
Work Highlights
- White & Case advised MidEuropa on the sale of of Profi Rom Food to Ahold Delhaize, in a transaction valued at EUR1.3 billion.
Strengths
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"The team are hard-working, pragmatic and responsive. We love working with them."
"White & Case were able to navigate issues on the transaction with ease and were successful in negotiating a strong transaction. The team's top-class service delivery sets them apart."
"The team is very responsive and always available at any time of day, with service levels tailored to the situation."
"The team are hard-working, pragmatic and responsive. We love working with them."
"White & Case were able to navigate issues on the transaction with ease and were successful in negotiating a strong transaction. The team's top-class service delivery sets them apart."
"The team is very responsive and always available at any time of day, with service levels tailored to the situation."
Notable Practitioners
Kenneth Barry is a notable private equity partner who excels at advising private equity houses on complex transactions. He is adept at advising on cross-border acquisitions, investments and divestitures.
"Ken is an immensely strong lawyer, with an incredible depth of experience to draw on in the most complex of transactions. He brings all parties over the line with his focused and pragmatic advice."
"He is adept at cutting through complexity and has the ability to navigate transactions from inception to the finishing line, providing commercial and pragmatic advice."
"Ken is an extremely experienced operator with a sophisticated understanding of every type of transaction. He is user-friendly, solutions-oriented and has a very commercial mindset."
Ross Allardice is a trusted adviser to private equity houses and their portfolio companies on a range of transactional matters. His practice encompasses both domestic deals and pan-European ones.
"Ross is highly attentive and forthcoming in his client service, with a strong understanding of his client's needs."
"Ross is a solid performer and always available. We can trust him to be there for us no matter what."
"Ross is an all-round good lawyer."
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