Reed Smith LLP‘s London PE practice works on a considerable volume of complex transactions across a number of key sectors, with equally strong capabilities in fund formation, equity finance and fund finance. Team head Philip Taylor has extensive transactional and sector expertise, handling public and private M&A, investments, joint ventures and fund raises. Noted for their prolific international practice, Sam Webster is experienced in a number of European markets, often working in conjunction with overseas colleagues as part of a cross-office platform. Ravi Pattani advises a host of investment firms on M&A, bolt-ons and secondaries, while Victoria Bryden is a crucial supporting presence on complex, cross-border deals. Tom Whelan, who joined the team in February 2024 from McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP, brings further capabilities in buyouts, investments and M&A. Mark Sanders left the firm in November 2023 to join Russells Solicitors, while François Feuillat left to join Bracewell (UK) LLP in June 2024.