Praised by clients for its 'fantastic work ethic and commercial approach', Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP's City private equity practice is engaged by numerous leading buyout houses and portfolio companies for assistance with multi-billion-dollar transactions. Practice head Richard Youle, who also now serves as head of Skadden's London office, continues to handle a range of high-value international deals. Katja Butler - co-head of the UK corporate practice - works with some of the firm's top clients on investment deals and acquisitions, while Bruce Embley leverages his capabilities in M&A to advise on a host of sponsor-side and portfolio company mandates. Steven Hannah is also noted for his active sponsor-focused practice. Further names to note include George Gray and counsel Chetan Sheth, while fellow counsel Alex McCarney joined the team from Latham & Watkins in December 2022.

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‘Fantastic work ethic and commercial approach.'
‘Exceptional lawyers and good humans.’

Key clients

Hg
NorStella
The shareholders of MiQ, including the founders of the company and ECI Partners
JAB Holding Company LLC
Castik Capital S.á.r.L.
Waterlogic Group Holdings Limited
Refresco Group BV
Permira Advisers
Continental Grain Company Corp
I Squared Capital
Blackrock
Investindustrial

Work highlights

Advised Hg on its investment in the IFS and WorkWave businesses. The transaction values IFS and WorkWave at $10 billion and was the first transaction for Hg’s new Saturn 3 fund.
Advised NorStella, a portfolio company of Hg and Welsh Carson Anderson & Stowe, on its merger with Citeline, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus LLC, at an enterprise value of $5 billion.
Advised Castik Capital S.a.r.L. and other shareholders of Waterlogic plc in Waterlogic's merger with Culligan International.

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