Taylor Wessing LLP acts for a host of private equity firms and their portfolio companies on complex, multijurisdictional transactions, including buyouts, investments, bolt-ons, equity restructurings, and exits. Edward Waldron, who heads up the group, is highly regarded for his cross-border work, particularly in the tech and life sciences sectors. James Goold acts for both sponsors and management teams on acquisitions and disposals. Jonny Bethell works with a growing roster of investment firms in connection with takeovers, bolt-ons and disposals, while Emma Danks is recognised for her prolific track record in leveraged buyouts.
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Key clients
- Inflexion Private Equity
- Bridgepoint
- Caledonia Investments plc
- Graphite Capital
- Sullivan Street Partners
- Rockpool Investments
- Verdane
- Alcuin Capital
- August Equity
- Rutland Partners
- group.ONE
- MML Capital
- myenergi Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Inflexion on its buyout of TC Group Limited.
- Advised Bridgepoint Growth on its investment in Identicare.
- Advising Caledonia Investments plc on its acquisition of a majority stake in the European division of Air-Serv.
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Edward Waldron