Jones Day showcases its capability in private equity-sponsored leveraged buyouts and acquisitions, in addition to advising on real estate private equity transactions, venture capital investments, and oil, gas and energy-related M&A transactions. Key clients include US and European-headquartered companies acquiring business in Asia. Ben Witherall, who handles acquisitions, disposals and investments, jointly leads the team alongside Dennis Barsky, who focuses on cross-border transactions, with demonstrable experience in private equity-sponsored leveraged buyouts and transformative acquisitions for multinational clients. Elizabeth Cole is another key contact in the group.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Professional, sharp, clear and commercially minded.’

  • ‘Ben Witherall and Zack Oswald are constructive lawyers, who propose good solutions.’

Key clients

  • CBRE Investment Management
  • EDBI
  • CREA
  • Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC
  • OMERS Administration Corporation
  • Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc.
  • UPL Limited
  • PETRONAS Chemicals Group Bhd
  • The Procter & Gamble Company
  • PTT Global Chemical Limited
  • Oxford Properties Group Limited
  • Temasek Holdings Limited
  • Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
  • Twilio Inc.
  • Verizon Ventures LLC
  • Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd.
  • ATN International Inc.
  • Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
  • Entravision Communications Corporation

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Dennis Barsky, Ben Witherall

Other key lawyers

Elizabeth Cole, Zack Oswald