Clifford Chance LLP

Highly regarded for its ‘strength in depth, with partners and associates making us their top priority’, Clifford Chance LLP‘s private equity practice works with many of the top buyout houses on big-ticket transactions, both domestically and internationally. In particular, the team is noted for the depth of its European offering, fielding PE specialists across the continent who regularly work in conjunction with the London office on multi-jurisdictional matters. The firm’s global PE head Jonny Myers ’brings unrivalled experience as trusted adviser’ across both national and international work, most recently for clients engaged in technology and life sciences-focused deals. New London practice head Spencer Baylin is a key relationship partner for many of the firm’s most high-profile sponsor clients. Graham Phillips is well versed in energy and resources-oriented work, while Oliver Marcuse is roundly praised for his expertise in secondary transactions. Since joining from Mayer Brown International LLP in January 2022, Neil Evans has advised on multiple high-value acquisitions for various large sponsors. Shimin Lee, who regularly advises on some of the firm’s most consequential deals, is also recommended. Former London practice head Christopher Sullivan left the firm in December 2023.