A key choice for some of the leading sponsors in the market, the private equity team at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP continues to advise on a number of multi-billion-dollar, cross-border transactions, handling high-value bids, sales, and investment deals, among other matters. The practice is jointly chaired by Charles Hayes, global co-head of the financial sponsors group, and Arend Von Riegen, who works out of the Frankfurt office. Victoria Sigeti‘s broad client base spans PE firms, sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds, while Tim Wilmot is particularly noted for his transactional pedigree. Other names to note include Alastair Chapman, whose regular workload includes take-privates, carve-outs, and co-investments. Rebecca Ward joined the team from Dickson Minto WS in April 2022. All named lawyers are based in London unless stated otherwise.