Mr Chris Manning > Stephenson Harwood > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Possessing a ‘full-service team that is able to call on experts, both locally and internationally’, Stephenson Harwood advises private equity houses, management teams and investee companies, handling both primary and secondary market transactions. Singled out as an ‘exceptional problem-solver who combines extensive legal experience with impressive commercial acumen’, Jonathan Pittal has recently showcased his capabilities in the tech, edtech and telecoms arenas. Malcolm MacDougall ‘brings charisma and energy to every transaction’, acting on both mid-market sponsor-side and upper-mid market management-side instructions, while Adam Crossley is well-regarded for both his PE and equity growth skill set. Other key figures include Richard Coleman, who is noted for his energy and infrastructure focus, and Chris Manning, who has a solid track record in management buyouts. Emily Davies also comes recommended.