Private Equity: Buyouts
Global Guide 2024 : UK
Band 4
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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 & Gallagher advised Briarwood Capital Partners on its successful take-private offer for Basware Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Commercial awareness is Willkie's biggest strength, in my view. The team's commercial acumen is extremely high."
"The Willkie team are very creative, smart, quick and helpful, including under tight deal timetables."
"Even in most complicated situations we feel we can leverage Willkie's experience, commercial acumen and negotiation skills."
"Commercial awareness is Willkie's biggest strength, in my view. The team's commercial acumen is extremely high."
"The Willkie team are very creative, smart, quick and helpful, including under tight deal timetables."
"Even in most complicated situations we feel we can leverage Willkie's experience, commercial acumen and negotiation skills."
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 demonstrates fantastic deal EQ, knowing when to be on the offensive or when to be calm and quiet."
"Gavin has a strong combination of being in the technical details while providing commercial advice on what is really important."
"Even in the most complicated situations, we feel we can leverage Gavin's experience, commercial acumen and negotiation skills."
Claire McDaid is a talented private equity lawyer 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 has been a great supporter of our business. She is well integrated into our deal team and has a good commercial sense."
"Claire is highly knowledgeable and responsive."
"Claire is a pleasure to work with. She provides a high quality of service in terms of responsiveness, technical understanding and commercial practicability."