Ranking tables
Private Equity | Global
Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Clifford Chance LLP 3 Years Ranked
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP 3 Years Ranked- Kirkland & Ellis
- Latham & Watkins LLP
Band 2
All Departments profiles
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1 Clifford Chance LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedClifford Chance is recognised for its longstanding reputation in the international private equity industry. The law firm has an established footprint across Asia, continental Europe and the UK, alongside increasing strength handling transactional work in emerging markets, notably in Latin America, in Turkey and across Africa. The law firm offers:1 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 1 | 3 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett houses a stellar private equity practice with a well-established client base of private equity firms and their portfolio companies. The team has comprehensive global coverage, with strong teams across Asia, the UK and the USA. The law firm offers:
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2 Debevoise & Plimpton LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedDebevoise & Plimpton is an experienced private equity practice, recognised for the strength of its teams across the USA, the UK and China. The law firm offers:
2 FreshfieldsPrivate Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedCharles Hayes, based in London, and Arend von Riegen, based in Frankfurt, are global co-heads of private capital, while Alisan Liff is head of US leveraged finance and Timothy Clark is global head of private funds. Markus Paul is also a key contact.
2 GoodwinPrivate Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedBoston-based John LeClaire and Michael Kendall, along with Hong-Kong-based Yash Rana, New York-based Chris Nugent and San Franciso-based Brian McPeake, all co-chair the law firm's private equity practice and are key contacts. Ilan Nissan is head of private equity/M&A.
2 LinklatersPrivate Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedLinklaters enjoys a longstanding reputation in the private equity market with in-depth expertise in multi-jurisdictional transactional work. The law firm is recognised for its highly-esteemed team of specialists in its London and wider European offices. The law firm offers:
2 Ropes & Gray LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedRopes & Gray has a respected private equity team with an excellent track record in mid-market and high-end international deals. The law firm has an impressive footprint across several key global locations, including the UK, the USA and China. The law firm offers:
2 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges houses a well-established practice with extensive experience of high-value private equity transactions. The group enjoys a particularly prominent reputation in the UK and has noted strength in the USA, Asia and the CEE region. The law firm offers:
2 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher receives plaudits for the expertise of its private equity practice in handling cross-border transactions. The law is noted for particular strength across Europe and the USA. The law firm offers:
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3 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked"The Gibson Dunn team have the expertise and creativity to handle our most complex and important matters with fantastic results. I am consistently happy with Gibson Dunn's understanding of market terms and their practical approach to understanding and helping us achieve our business objectives."
3 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedPaul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison demonstrates an increasing presence in the worldwide private equity market, with sizeable teams in key locations across Asia and North America. The law firm offers:
3 White & Case LLPPrivate Equity2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedWhite & Case has a respected private equity practice with significant experience in domestic and multi-jurisdictional transactions. The law firm has notable teams in the UK, the USA and China, and the firm offers: