A host of blue-chip sponsors and portfolio companies operating in the mid-market turn to DLA Piper for assistance in acquisitions, sale processes and investment deals, both domestic and cross-border in nature. The London team is run by Ed Griffiths, a seasoned transactional lawyer whose expertise is especially concentrated in technology sector work. A specialist in management-side representation, Tim Wright‘s recent engagements include high-value divestitures in the tech and professional services sectors. Piero Carbone works with various US and European PE houses engaged in range of industries – from financial services to consumer goods – while John Pryor is noted for his track record in buyouts.
Key clients
- Aonic
- Beech Tree Private Equity
Work highlights
- Advised Blackstone on the sale of Cloudreach.
- Advised Trilantic Europe on its acquisition of the Kantar's Public Division business. As a result of this transaction, Kantar's Public Division business will standalone from Kantar's other businesses.