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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

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Able to draw on close ties with its US offices, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher continues to build its position in the London market, regularly working on multibillion-dollar transactions for sponsors and companies operating across a number of sectors. Noted for its sector focused approach, the European private equity practice is jointly chaired by Wim De Vlieger, a life sciences specialist, and Federico Fruhbeck, who is recommended for his diverse European coverage - particularly in the infrastructure, ESG and real assets sectors. Nick Tomlinson's recent engagements include high-value investment transactions and divestitures with strong cross-border aspects, while Alice Brogi's expertise spans the telecoms, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. Other key figures include Nick Tomlinson, who specialises in digital infrastructure deals; Mark Sperotto, whose experience covers both the UK and Italian markets; and Till Lefranc, who is noted for his focus on technology and life sciences. Isabel Berger is also recommended.

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  • ‘Strong international counsel who can work well with local counsel.’

Key clients

  • AGIC Capital
  • Anthos Capital
  • Apollo Global Management
  • ATL Partners
  • Aurora Capital Partners
  • Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities Fund
  • Brookfield
  • Centerbridge Partners
  • Crestview Partners
  • CITIC Capital
  • Elliott Advisors
  • Fajr Captial No
  • Global Leisure Partners
  • Gulf Capital
  • Investcorp
  • IPI Partners
  • I Squared Capital
  • KKR
  • L Catterton
  • Liberty Hall Capital Partners
  • Meadow Partners
  • Novator Capital
  • Oaktree Capital
  • OpenGate Capital Management, LLC
  • Platinum Equity
  • Safanad
  • Stirling Square Capital Partners
  • Stepstone Group
  • Tishman Speyer
  • Veritas Capital

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Wim De Vlieger, Federico Fruhbeck

Other key lawyers

Robert Dixon, Mark Sperotto, Till Lefranc, Nick Tomlinson, Alice Brogi, Isabel Berger