Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher is noted for its activity on high-value deals for investors on both sides of the Atlantic and in Europe, contributing to the firm's strong global private equity offering. The firm has a notable client roster, advising on buyouts and investment deals across multiple industries.
Work Highlights
- Willkie Farr & Gallagheradvised CapVest Partners on its acquisition of Kerridge Commercial Systems from Accel-KKR.
Strengths
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"The team at Willkie is highly responsive, professional and a pleasure to work with."
"The firm has a good bench across all levels and it always has the ability to pull in the right people to solve a problem."
"Willkiehas very strong technical skills combined with efficiency and commercial understanding. It always has the required specialists at hand needed to opine on complex matters."
"The team at Willkie is highly responsive, professional and a pleasure to work with."
"The firm has a good bench across all levels and it always has the ability to pull in the right people to solve a problem."
"Willkiehas very strong technical skills combined with efficiency and commercial understanding. It always has the required specialists at hand needed to opine on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Gavin Gordon displays strength in his handling of domestic and cross-border LBOs, M&A and financing matters. He acts for private equity funds and corporates.
"Gavin is always available, very sophisticated and commercially savvy."
"Gavin has been exceptional ever since we started working with him and helps us to create value."
Claire McDaid is a talented private equity lawyer who is recognised for her ability in private mergers and acquisitions. She represents a solid stable of investment firms and is experienced in cross-border transactions.
"Claire is fantastic to work with."
"Claire has overseen the team and provided great advice and support to us throughout. She is friendly and commercial in her approach."
"Claire understands what is important to us as clients."
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